There are some funny things attributed to the "coriolis" force, which is due to the earth's rotation. (Such as dogs spinning the opposite direction before lying down - False)
Interestingly, this force is what causes our major oceanic currents to flow the directions that they do.
In the 1800's, eucalyptus trees were imported into the US from Australia, and planted next to future railroad routes. The intention was to cut them and use them as railroad ties, owing to the rapid growth rate, ruggedness, and "built in termite repellent" (oils). Problem was that they grew with an opposite twist from their Southern Hemisphere brethren, and in doing so, lost much of the structural strength.
We now have eucalyptus all over the place in my area. (Southern California)
