Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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A single speck of dust is half way in size between a subatomic particle and the Earth.
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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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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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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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