Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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Marie Curie, the Nobel prize winning scientist who discovered radium, died of radiation poisoning.
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The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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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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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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