The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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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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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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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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Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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Aluminum used to be more valuable than gold!
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Your brain is 80% water.
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