A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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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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Sound travels fifteen times faster through steel than through air.
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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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A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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