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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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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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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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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