Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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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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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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Marie Curie, the Nobel prize winning scientist who discovered radium, died of radiation poisoning.
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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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