Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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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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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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MIT has developed a camera that captures the speed of light at a trillion frames per second.
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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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