Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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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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