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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The banana plant cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man.
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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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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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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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