Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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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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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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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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If you are locked in a completely sealed room, you will die of carbon dioxide poisoning first before you will die of oxygen deprivation.
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