The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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