Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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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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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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