Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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Blue eyes are a genetic mutation. Before the mutation occured, all humans had brown eyes.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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