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Eggplant tops lay potatoes
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Eggplant tops lay potatoes

The new plant is created by gardeners for two types of produce at the same time, with eggplant at the top and potato at the base.

December 17, 2018
39 trillion bacteria on the human body
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39 trillion bacteria on the human body

New research by an international team of scientists shows that an average person carries 1.3 times the number of bacteria in their bodies.

December 17, 2018
The hidden secret of
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The hidden secret of

As an indispensable material when building the Great Wall, it can be kept for 30 years ... is the truth that not everyone knows about

December 17, 2018
Nitrate - Danger of fertilizer abuse
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Nitrate - Danger of fertilizer abuse

Using too much fertilizer, especially nitrogen fertilizer in cultivation leads to excessive nitrate (NO3) and dangerous to consumers' health, scientists warn.

December 17, 2018
Why do humans not erase mosquitoes?
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Why do humans not erase mosquitoes?

Mosquitoes are more likely to cause problems and illness for humans than any other creature. People can make this animal disappear forever, but why don't we do it?

December 17, 2018