Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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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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Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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Billions of neutrinos pass unnoticed through your body every second.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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A single speck of dust is half way in size between a subatomic particle and the Earth.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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