The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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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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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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If you blowtorch Pepto-Bismol, you would get a hunk of metal.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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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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