Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Only 12,000 years ago there was a species closely related to modern humans called Homo floresiensis that had been living on an Indonesian Island. They used fire and rather advanced tools, yet were only about 3 feet tall and weighed around 25kg.
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Blue eyes are a genetic mutation. Before the mutation occured, all humans had brown eyes.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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