Pollen never deteriorates. It is one of the few natural substances that lasts indefinitely.
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The chocobo in Final Fantasy was based on a real creature called a “Gastornis” that existed 45 million years ago.
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More than 10% of the world's salt is used to de-ice American roads.
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The key to happiness is spending your money on experiences rather than possessions, according to studies.
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In Georgia, there is an airtight room called the Crypt of Civilization that was sealed in 1940. It contains numerous artefacts documenting what life was like at the time of sealing, and is scheduled to be opened in the year 8113 to show people of the future exactly what life was like.
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The face of a penny can hold about thirty drops of water.
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At 90 degrees below zero, your breath will freeze in mid-air and fall to the ground.
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Approximately 60% of the water used by households during the summer is used for watering flowers and lawns.
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