Who invented the first solar cell?
Charles Fritts' invention was used initially to “sense” light instead of making power from it. Mr. Fritts actually had help from a 19 year old Frenchman.
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What percentage of animals in the open ocean make light?
80 to 90 percent of animals living in the ocean make light. Most live in the twilight zone.
Who is the world’s largest exporter of electricity?
Paraguay. Since, the Itaipu dam, the largest hydroelectric power complex in the world lies between Paraguay and Brazil on the Paraná River.
Which NASA Space Shuttle has flown the most missions?
Discovery has flown 39 missions. How does that compare to the other shuttles?
Do seals drink seawater?
They do but its not how they get most of their water
What sea creature sleeps with one eye open and one eye closed?
The dolphin. They have a couple good reasons for doing this.
Why do some leaves fall in the Fall?
Leaves take the fall to protect the tree from ice and insects. How do they know when to do it?
On average how many times a year do you blink?
You blink about 6.5 million times a year. There's more to blinking than what meets the eye.
How fast does the Earth rotate on its axis in km/hour?
It depends on where you're standing.
Where is the largest volcano in the solar system located?
Not everything is bigger in Texas. The largest volcano is on Mars. This volcano would barely fit inside of Texas.
Who made the first magnet?
No one actually, but the Greeks get the credit for naming magnets.
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