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 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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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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