Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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A single speck of dust is half way in size between a subatomic particle and the Earth.
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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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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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