Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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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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