Some VOCs are even known to be carcinogenic, like benzene in tobacco smoke, perchloroethylene (aka perc) in dry-cleaning fluid, methylene chloride in paint strippers, and formaldehyde in pressed wood products like particleboard.
  The largest plant families are: Asteraceae (Sunflower family) ~24,000 species Orchidaceae (orchid family) ~20,000 species Fabaceae (Legume family) ~18,000 species â¦ Poaceae (grass family) ~10,000 species Rubiaceae (coffee family) ~10,000 species.oover Dam is the largest hydro electric dam in the world. This Is Totally Wrong. The Largest Hydro-Electric Dam In North America Is The Mighty Grand Coulee Dam In The State O â¦ f Washington Which Produces 3 Times The Megawatts As Hoover Dam. Grand Coulee Produces 6,809 megawatts And Hoover Dam Only 2,078 megawatts.
Through sheer incredible volume, giant sequoias claim the largest tree in the world. Known as General Sherman, this most giant of sequoias weighs a staggering 2.7 million pounds and stands 275 feet tall from its base, which is more than 100 feet wide. Not only is General Sherman the largest living tree, it also owns the title of largest living organism on the planet.