This week I learned that trees sleep at night, and more
Fun and interesting facts from around the web
Trees seen resting branches while 'asleep' for the first time (New Scientist)
Here's what really happens to your body when you swallow gum (ScienceAlert)
If there's life on Mars, we might not recognize it (Discover)
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