Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.
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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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