How old are roses?
Fossil evidence shows that roses existed about 35 million years ago, long before humans.
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- What is the lotus effect?
“Lotus leaves have a "lotus effect," a surface that repels water and cleans itself.”
Reference: Encyclopaedia Britannica
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How long can lotus seeds survive?
Lotus seeds found in China were still able to sprout after about 1,300 years.
Who invented pasteurization?
French scientist Louis Pasteur developed pasteurization in the 1860s, which kills harmful microbes by heating liquids like milk and wine.