Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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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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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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