Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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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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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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