What makes the navel on a navel orange?
The navel or "belly button" is actually another orange. These mutant oranges can all trace their heritage back to a single tree.
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Can you power your car with fungus?
Not yet but you may in the future.
What is the world’s largest single celled organism?
Caulerpa. It can grow nearly 10,000 times larger than most single celled organisms. You've probably seen it before.
What alien grows nearly a foot (30 cm) a day, is invading the United States, and makes a nice jelly?
Kudzu. While it’s a pest in the US, it has some good qualities.
How much did the largest pumpkin weigh?
The largest pumpkin weighed 1810.5 pounds (823 kg).
Why do some leaves fall in the Fall?
Leaves take the fall to protect the tree from ice and insects. How do they know when to do it?
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