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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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    The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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    If you blowtorch Pepto-Bismol, you would get a hunk of metal.
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    Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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    Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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    The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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    Why Do Old Books Have a Distinct Smell?
    The reason why old books have such a distinct smell is because hundreds of organic compounds in the pages break down over time and release chemicals that smell like almond, vanilla, and grass.
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    Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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