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Bread would be flat if it weren't for farts. Little critters called yeast are put into bread dough. When the yeast eats the sugar in the dough, it gives them carbon dioxide gas. They fart the gas which causes the bread dough to rise. Think about that the next time you bite into a peanut butter sandwich.


Cars are good for the environment, honest


Cars are good for the environment, honest
The British automotive industry is starting a public relations campaign to improve their environmental image. The campaign will focus on the industry's efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from cars. Car manufacturers in Europe have already agreed to reduce emissions by 25 per cent by 2008. However, the industry remains some way from meeting this target.
29 AUGUST 1998, P. 10
New Scientist
29 AUGUST 1998, P. 10

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