The banana plant cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man.
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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Each day is longer than the previous on by 0.00000002 seconds which is 13 seconds each century!
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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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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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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