Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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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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The banana plant cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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