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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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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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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