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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The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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