At rest, the adult human brain consumes about 20% of the body’s oxygen.
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The human brain uses 20% of the body's total oxygen supply.
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Most net-zero pathways see CCS delivering under 5% of emissions cuts by 2050.
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Carbon capture and storage technology is an effective and scalable solution for achieving net-zero emissions.
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CBDC privacy impacts depend on design choices, with safeguards possible.
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Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) will result in a significant reduction of financial privacy for ordinary citizens.
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Generative AI factual error rates vary widely by task, model, and tooling.
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Generative AI models consistently produce factual inaccuracies in their outputs.
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Only a small minority of U.S. states recognize common-law marriage.
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Common law marriages are legally recognized in all US states after a certain number of years living together.
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Trade fragmentation and higher tariffs create growth headwinds, but effects vary.
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Deglobalization trends pose a significant threat to long-term economic growth in Western nations.
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Drug take-back programs are the safest way to dispose prescriptions.
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Flushing prescription medications down the toilet is the safest method of disposal.
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High-school GPA best predicts college graduation, while tests add modest value.
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Standardized testing predicts future academic success more accurately than other assessment methods.
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High-quality reviews find no learning gains from matching teaching to learning styles.
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Teaching students according to their preferred learning styles (visual, auditory, or kinesthetic) improves educational outcomes.
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Bacteria can contaminate dropped food in under one second.
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The "five-second rule" — the belief that food dropped on the floor is safe to eat if picked up within five seconds — prevents the transfer of harmful bacteria to food.
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By 2036, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could prevent over a million cardiovascular events.
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The use of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy will significantly impact public health outcomes by 2036.
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Sealed, dry honey resists microbial spoilage for years at room temperature.
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Honey does not spoil over time under normal storage conditions.
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Most stomach ulcers are caused by H. pylori infection or NSAID use.
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Eating spicy food can cause stomach ulcers.
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Heavy or problematic social media use correlates with slightly worse mental health in young adults.
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The prevalence of mental health issues among young adults in Western countries has significantly increased due to social media use.
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Whether buying beats renting financially depends on markets, rates, and time horizon.
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Owning a home is always financially better than renting.
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AI regulation remains fragmented, with unresolved accountability and liability for harms.
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Existing legal frameworks adequately address the ethical concerns related to the development and deployment of autonomous AI systems.
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During African Humid Periods, much of the Sahara had rivers, lakes, and wildlife.
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The Sahara Desert was once a lush, green landscape with rivers and abundant wildlife.
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Only certain worms, like planarian flatworms, can regrow into two individuals.
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When a worm is cut in two, it regenerates into two separate worms.
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Tomatoes are culinary vegetables but botanically fruits, specifically berries.
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A tomato is botanically and/or culinarily classified as a vegetable.
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Real-time systems can convincingly deepfake live sports footage at 40–50 FPS.
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Live sports broadcasts cannot be convincingly deepfaked using current technology as of March 1, 2026.
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