Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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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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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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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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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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