Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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Each day is longer than the previous on by 0.00000002 seconds which is 13 seconds each century!
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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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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Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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