The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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The brain case [of Neanderthals] on the average was more than 13 percent larger than that of the average of modern man
61
Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
39
One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
71
Kissing actually has the biological purpose of passing on biological information and chemical signals to assess mating possibilities and status.
9
Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
42
0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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