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 use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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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 bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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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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