Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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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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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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At 15 years old, Jack Andraka invented a method of diagnosing pancreatic cancer, thus helping to save the lives of millions of people around the world. It is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive, and has a 99% success rate.
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