Is Recycling a Scam?
The earliest evidence of recycling comes from the 11th century in Japan, where paper shops often sold recycled paper.
Our environment never fails to blow us away; from destructive tornados to ever-so-common grass, everything is always more complex than it seems.
Even if you’re not the outdoorsy type, there’s no denying we need nature to sustain ourselves. But important aspects aside, nature is also just darn cool!
So keep reading as we look at the most interesting aspects of the environment.
The earliest evidence of recycling comes from the 11th century in Japan, where paper shops often sold recycled paper.
Over 20,000 species of Daisy have been identified. These come in a variety of colors, including pink, yellow, white, and blue.
When Pharaoh Ramses II of Ancient Egypt was buried, daffodil bulbs were used to cover each of his eyes.
The same compound responsible for Violets' fragrance, ionone, also temporarily blocks your ability to smell them.
A study by Professor Richard Thompson reported that glitter was found in one-third of all fish caught in the UK.
Although they are known for their beauty, snowdrops are actually poisonous and can irritate the skin when handled.
The largest snowflakes ever recorded fell in Montana in 1887, measuring fifteen inches (38 cm) wide and eight inches (20 cm) deep.
Some Zircon gems are more than 4.4 billion years old, making Zircon the oldest gemstone found on Earth today.
The largest faceted gemstone in the world is the El-Dorado Topaz. This impressive gemstone weighs a whopping 31,000 carats!
The thickest tree in the world has a circumference of 137.8 feet (42 m). It takes 105 men, shoulder-to-shoulder, to surround it.
Did you know that only certain types of glass can be recycled? While glass bottles and jars are fine, mirrors are not!
Did you know that the same mineral which gives rubies their deep red hue, chromium, also causes them to crack?