Scientists have revived a flowering plant from a fruit stored away in permafrost by Arctic ground squirrel 32,000 years ago.
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The sun is 330,330 times larger than the earth.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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The gas that gives rotten eggs their distinctive foul smell may slow ageing and block damaging chemical reactions inside cells, according to scientists in China.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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