Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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The earth is approx. 6,588,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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