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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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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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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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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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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