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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The banana plant cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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