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Projected increase in natural gas consumption
Natural gas use has increased by 35 percent over the past ten years, and is projected to grow 45 percent by 2015.
Natural gas use has increased by 35 percent over the past ten years, and is projected to grow 45 percent by 2015.
Stumble It! Reference: http://www.powerhousetv.com/
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Microwaves in U.S. households
In 1978, only eight percent of U.S. households had microwave ovens. As of 2006 over 80 percent have them.
In 1978, only eight percent of U.S. households had microwave ovens. As of 2006 over 80 percent have them.
Reference: U.S.
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The energy consumption needs of technology
As late as 1993, high-tech paraphernalia like computers, printers and video games had a negligible effect on power usage. Today, it's estimated to account for more than 13 percent of a typical household energy budget. By 2020, it could be as much as 25 percent
As late as 1993, high-tech paraphernalia like computers, printers and video games had a negligible effect on power usage. Today, it's estimated to account for more than 13 percent of a typical household energy budget. By 2020, it could be as much as 25 percent
Reference: http://www.powerhousetv.com/
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What is the amount of electricity generated from various sources?
In 2002, the following amount of electricity, in gigawatt-hours, was generated from the following sources of fuel:
In 2002, the following amount of electricity, in gigawatt-hours, was generated from the following sources of fuel:
- Coal: 1,925,792 GWh
- Nuclear: 779,461 GWh
- Gas: 695,226 GWh
- Hydro: 255,077 GWh
- Fuel oil: 91,629 GWh
- Biomass: 71,534 GWh
- Other (geothermal, non-wood waste, wind and solar): 22,737 GWh
Reference: http://www.powerhousetv.com/
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Potential renewable energy resources
Energy crops, like switchgrass or fast-growing trees, could provide more than 5,000 megawatts of electricity annually by the year 2010, supporting more than 170,000 jobs and diversifying local farming operations.
Energy crops, like switchgrass or fast-growing trees, could provide more than 5,000 megawatts of electricity annually by the year 2010, supporting more than 170,000 jobs and diversifying local farming operations.
Reference: http://www.powerhousetv.com/
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Hottest place on Earth
What is the hottest place on Earth? El Azizia in Libya recorded a temperature of 136 degrees Fahrenheit (57.8 Celsius) on Sept. 13, 1922 the hottest ever measured. In Death Valley, it got up to 134 Fahrenheit on July 10, 1913.
What is the hottest place on Earth? El Azizia in Libya recorded a temperature of 136 degrees Fahrenheit (57.8 Celsius) on Sept. 13, 1922 the hottest ever measured. In Death Valley, it got up to 134 Fahrenheit on July 10, 1913.
Reference: http://www.livescience.com
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How much and how often a wolf eats
Wolves can go days on end without food. They can also eat 20 pounds of meat in a single sitting.
Wolves can go days on end without food. They can also eat 20 pounds of meat in a single sitting.
Reference: Animal Planet
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The length of an anteater's tongue
The tongue of the Giant Anteater is over 2 feet long... kissy kissy.
The tongue of the Giant Anteater is over 2 feet long... kissy kissy.
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Most single-game rushing yards in nfl history
Walter Payton had the flu when he broke the NFL record with 275 rushing yards when Chicago played Minn 11/20/77.
Corey Dillon broke this record in 2000 rushing for 278 yards Cincinnati vs Denver (10-22-2000)
The record was then broken by Jamal Lewis in 2003 (295), and again in 2007 by Adrian Peterson (296) against the San Diego (and LaDainian Tomlinson) amazingly in his rookie season.
Walter Payton had the flu when he broke the NFL record with 275 rushing yards when Chicago played Minn 11/20/77.
Corey Dillon broke this record in 2000 rushing for 278 yards Cincinnati vs Denver (10-22-2000)
The record was then broken by Jamal Lewis in 2003 (295), and again in 2007 by Adrian Peterson (296) against the San Diego (and LaDainian Tomlinson) amazingly in his rookie season.
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The rule of 72
The rule of 72 is used to find the number of years it takes to double your money at a given interest rate.
(72/[interest rate]) = years until a principle doubles
So, how long will it take to double your money at eight percent interest? Divide 8 into 72 and you get 9 years.
If you collect 7% on your savings in a little over 10 years the amount will be double what it is today.
The rule of 72 also means that you can determine the time it takes for a population to double if it is growing at a steady rate by solving this function:
The rule of 72 is used to find the number of years it takes to double your money at a given interest rate.
(72/[interest rate]) = years until a principle doubles
So, how long will it take to double your money at eight percent interest? Divide 8 into 72 and you get 9 years.
If you collect 7% on your savings in a little over 10 years the amount will be double what it is today.
The rule of 72 also means that you can determine the time it takes for a population to double if it is growing at a steady rate by solving this function:
(72/[rate of growth]) = years for population to double
Reference: http://www.moneychimp.com/features/rule72.htm
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