All Humans Are 99.9% Genetically Identical and 98.4% of human genes are the same as the genes of a chimpanzee.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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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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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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The banana plant cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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