Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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Neanderthal man had a brain capacity 100cc larger than modern man's.
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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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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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