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 Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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