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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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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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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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.
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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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