The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
65
It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
6
The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
33
Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
38
Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
71
The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
17
Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
42