The earth is approx. 6,588,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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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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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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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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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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A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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