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The banyan tree is featured in many myths and stories across various cultures
The sycamore tree's bark has a distinctive patchwork pattern, adding visual interest
The cedar tree is resistant to decay, making it ideal for outdoor construction projects
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The lemon eucalyptus tree is valued for its oil, used in natural insect repellents
The mimosa tree is also known as the "sensitive plant" due to its rapid leaf movement
Cypress trees are known for their ability to thrive in wet and swampy conditions
The almond tree produces nuts with a hard shell, often used in culinary dishes and snacks
The bamboo palm, a type of tropical palm, is popular as an indoor plant for its air-purifying qualities
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An Australian lake is naturally bubblegum pink
Australia is full of natural wonders that seem to defy explanation and this is top of the list. When seen from above, lake Hillier looks bright, bubblegum pink. Up close it takes on a rich fuchsia shade. But perhaps the best part is that no one can figure out why.
The most-highlighted book on Amazon is a self-help book
For years the Bible held the number one spot as the most-highlighted book on Amazon but in 2018 it was overtaken when The 4-Hour Workweek, by Tim Ferriss claimed the top spot.
There is an island of garbage in the Pacific Ocean that is twice the size of Texas
Perhaps the greatest testament to our modern lifestyle is The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a floating “island” of plastic and trash. According to a 2018 study it measured at 600,000 square miles—twice the size of Texas—but is undoubtedly bigger now.
hahaha .. thank
,but it's not safe yet
The black cherry tree is native to North America and bears small, dark fruits enjoyed by wildlife
The cypress vine, although not a tree but a climbing plant, is admired for its feathery foliage and red flowers
Tom and Jerry were originally named Jasper and Jinx
The beloved cat and mouse cartoon duo have become so entwined with their names that people automatically associate those names with the animals. However, they were originally called Jasper and Jinx and no reason was given for the less-alliterative switcheroo
The red alder tree plays a vital role in nitrogen fixation, enriching the soil
true, but you're there.
Flamingos bend their legs at the ankle, not the knee
They essentially stand on tip-toe. Their knees are closer to the body and are covered by feathers.
The silver birch tree's bark is used in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits
Roller coasters were invented to distract Americans from sin
In the 1880s, hosiery businessman LaMarcus Thompson hated that Americans were tempted by hedonistic places like saloons and brothels. So he set out to straighten up one of the most immoral places he could think of: Coney Island in New York. There, he built America’s first roller coaster to give New Yorkers some good, clean fun—away from seedier pastimes.
The tangerine tree produces small, sweet citrus fruits, similar to mandarins
Ice pops were invented by an 11-year-old by accident
In 1905, an 11-year-old boy named Frank Epperson left soda powder and water outside overnight with its wooden stirrer still in the cup. The mixture had frozen in the chilly nighttime weather, and so the Epsicle was born. He sold the treat around his neighborhood and a nearby amusement park and even patented the recipe. Years later, he changed the name to Popsicle because that’s what his kids called their pop’s concoction.
The weeping bottlebrush tree, with its weeping branches and red flowers, is an ornamental shrub