Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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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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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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German scientists claim to have evidence that suggests that our universe may exist inside of a computer simulated Matrix.
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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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MIT has developed a camera that captures the speed of light at a trillion frames per second.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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