Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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At 15 years old, Jack Andraka invented a method of diagnosing pancreatic cancer, thus helping to save the lives of millions of people around the world. It is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive, and has a 99% success rate.
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Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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