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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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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