The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
17
Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
146
Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
65
Blue eyes are a genetic mutation. Before the mutation occured, all humans had brown eyes.
89
Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
11
Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
39
The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
56
The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
40