Money notes are not made from paper, they are made mostly from a special blend of cotton and linen. In 1932, when a shortage of cash occurred in Tenino, Washington, USA, notes were made out of wood for a brief period.

The fins of the Spiny Dogfish Shark are sometimes used as sandpaper for wood products.

The fleshy bulbs on each side of your nose are called the Alea (AY-lee) singular Ala (AY-luh).

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