Gregor Mendel

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Gregor Mendel was also a skilled beekeeper and studied the inheritance of traits in honeybees, though this work wasn't as well-known as his pea plant experiments. elaborate share

Carl Sagan

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Carl Sagan's ashes are entombed in a small, Urn-shaped container which also holds a sample of soil from Mars. elaborate share

Toxicology

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The LD50, a common measure of toxicity, represents the dose of a substance that is lethal to 50% of a test population. It's not necessarily a precise measure for humans, as species can react very differently. elaborate share

Geology

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The largest known single crystal is a beryl crystal found in New Hampshire, measuring over 18 feet long. elaborate share

Modeling

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Many models use specific posing techniques to make their bodies appear longer and leaner in photos, even if they aren't actually that tall or slender. elaborate share

Meteorology Study

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Meteorologists use weather balloons carrying radiosondes to measure atmospheric conditions at different altitudes, and these balloons sometimes reach the stratosphere – bursting only when the thin air can no longer support them. elaborate share