Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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The most expensive material on the planet is antimatter - worth $62.5 trillion per gram.
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There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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