Issue number 3

Installed: 01-7-2000

Factfile

10 amazing "facts" about Trees

1. Trees are predominantly made from solidified air.

2. If all the trees in the world were laid end to end, we'd all die of skin cancer.

3. The executive model Space Shuttle has a dashboard made of walnut veneer.

4. Black Forest Gateaux is named after the castle in which it was first created.

5. Burning down the forests would only temporarily reduce the rate of inflation and not, as is generally perceived, be a lasting solution.

6. 47.3% of Scandinavian pine forests are made from paper.

7. Oak trees are acorns' way of making more acorns.

8. Before the advent of trees, primitive man made boats by felling then hollowing out electricity pylons.

9. 80% of a tree lies below the surface.

10. If you select a small branch and remove it from a tree, rub it vigorously against your jumper and you will see it stick.

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