The banana plant cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man.
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Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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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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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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Billions of neutrinos pass unnoticed through your body every second.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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