1. 7% of a human body weight is made up of blood.
2. 95% of all the animal species on the earth are insects.
3. A diamond will not dissolve in acid. The only thing that can destroy it is intense heat.
4. Ceres is the biggest asteroid in solar system.
5. The light of sun takes 8 minutes to reach the Earth.
6. Crocodiles have by far the strongest bite of all animals.
7. Crux is the smallest modern constellation. It contains only 4 stars.
8. The burning sensation we get from chili peppers is because a chemical called Capsaicin.
9. Halley’s Comet is next due to pass by the Earth in 2061.
10. The largest modern constellation is Hydra.

All morning session members are reminded that our next meeting will be held on 23/2, 1.45pm to 3.15pm.