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One winter rye plant can grow over 600 kilometers (372 miles) of roots in one growing season.


Taking the guilt out of rock-and-roll


Taking the guilt out of rock-and-roll
A new method of manufacturing plastic has resulted in a material that has the proper resonant qualities that are needed to make a good acoustic guitar. This new method means that fewer endangered Brazilian rosewood trees will need to be cut down to produce guitars.
20 NOVEMBER 1999, P. 23
New Scientist
20 NOVEMBER 1999, P. 23

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