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Office Chair Evolution
Charles Darwin invented the rolling office chair.
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History of Sandpaper
Crushed seashells were adhered to parchment paper using plant gum.
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Beetle Resin
Shellac is a natural resin excreted from female lac beetles.
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Million Dollar Tree
Black Ebony is the heaviest and arguably the most expensive wood in the world.
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Fauteuil aux Dragons
The “Dragons’ Chair” sold at auction in 2009 for €21,905,000.
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Trees Practice Social Distancing
Some trees avoid touching each other as they grow and even communicate threats like pests infestations.
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Soft vs. Hardwood
Some hardwoods are softer than softwoods, and vice-versa.
