All Humans Are 99.9% Genetically Identical and 98.4% of human genes are the same as the genes of a chimpanzee.
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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 only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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