The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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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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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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Oak trees produce 2,200 acorns in a season, but each acorn only has a 1 in 10,000 chance of becoming an oak tree.
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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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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