Trees blow up when they are struck by lightning.
True. They can-sap boils, steam is generated, cells explode.
False
There is no gravity on the moon, that's why people can jump really high.
False. Gravity is 1/6 of the Earth. You can jump 6 X higher.
True
The Great Wall of China can be seen from space.
True
False. Cannot see from the moon or in low Earth orbit.
Identical twins have the same fingerprints.
True
False.They have a similar patterns but different details.
If you swallow chewing gum, it stays in your stomach
False. Your body cannot digest it, but it does exit.
True
A cockroach can still live without it's head.
True. Headless roaches are capable of living for weeks.
False
If you put an orange in water it will float, if you peel it, it will sink.
False
True. Air pockets in the skin make the orange buoyant.
If you spin an egg you can tell if it's raw or cooked.
False
True. A cooked egg spins easier.