Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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According to studies, men change their minds two to three times more often than women.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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