The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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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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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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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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Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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