Cryptography relies on the mathematical difficulty of factoring very large prime numbers.

The hottest temperature ever reliably recorded on Earth exceeded 130 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Particles can exist in multiple states until observed.

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Pterosaurs were flying reptiles, not dinosaurs.

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The LIGO experiment detected gravitational waves predicted by Einstein.

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Some earthquakes are too small to be felt but are detected by instruments.

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The Earth's atmosphere blocks much of the Sun's harmful radiation.

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Many coins are made of precious metals such as gold and silver which makes their value higher than face value.

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Quantum particles can influence each other instantly across distance.

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