Scientists have revived a flowering plant from a fruit stored away in permafrost by Arctic ground squirrel 32,000 years ago.
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The earth is approx. 6,588,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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