The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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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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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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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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