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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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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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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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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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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