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Fun Facts !

In an effort to stimulate curiosity about the natural world in which we live,
we offer the admittedly arbitrary list below.

Please be advised, there is absolutely no method to our madness in this case,
other than providing information that is accurate, thought provoking
and perhaps surprising.


We hope to rekindle your sense of wonder...

We continue to add to this list on a regular basis.
We encourage the participation of all Cornwallians; so if you have a suggestion, please email us at conservecornwall@gmail.com.


Fun Facts !

   2017  

  • Each Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) flower lasts only two days!


  • Insects comprise a large proportion of a hummingbird's diet!

 
  • The largest organism on the planet is a fungus!

 
  • A gallon of water weighs 8.34 pounds!
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Cornwall Conservation Commission
26 Pine Street
P. O. Box 97
Cornwall, CT  06753

E-mail us at:  conservecornwall@gmail.com


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