Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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At 15 years old, Jack Andraka invented a method of diagnosing pancreatic cancer, thus helping to save the lives of millions of people around the world. It is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive, and has a 99% success rate.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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Oak trees produce 2,200 acorns in a season, but each acorn only has a 1 in 10,000 chance of becoming an oak tree.
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