The biggest and heaviest seed in the world is that of the Seychelles coconut. It can weigh as much as 30 kilograms (66 pounds).
Water in California: Flowing gold
Water in California: Flowing gold San Diego County's population of 6 million relies
for the most part on the regional water agency called "The Met",
for its water supply. However, the County fears a return of drought
conditions and is now looking for alternative sources of water.
Ongoing battles as to who will supply the alternative water, and
who owns the surplus water from California's Imperial Valley, have
yet to reach a resolution. 10 OCTOBER 1998