The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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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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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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