SortStack #2421 — 2033-01-24

By size · Order from shortest to longest.

1. A single grain of pollen 40 µm

   Pollen grains have survived intact for millions of years, letting scientists reconstruct ancient forests from lake-bed sediment.

2. A sesame seed 3 mm

   Sesame is one of the oldest oilseed crops, cultivated for more than 3,000 years across Africa and Asia.

3. A honeybee 1.3 cm

   A honeybee beats its wings about 230 times per second, which is what gives it that distinctive buzz.

4. A cheetah (body length) 1.2 m

   A cheetah's spine works like a spring, flexing so much that its stride can cover seven metres at full sprint.

5. A classic Volkswagen Beetle 4.1 m

   The Beetle stayed in production for over 65 years, making it one of the longest-running car designs ever.

6. The Strait of Gibraltar (narrowest width) 14.4 km

   It is so narrow that on a clear day you can see Africa from Europe across the water.

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