The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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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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Scientists have revived a flowering plant from a fruit stored away in permafrost by Arctic ground squirrel 32,000 years ago.
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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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