The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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The brain case [of Neanderthals] on the average was more than 13 percent larger than that of the average of modern man
61
Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
62
MIT has developed a camera that captures the speed of light at a trillion frames per second.
20
There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
13
Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
42
Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
39