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Magic Molecule

Christopher Chapman & Hugh O'Connor

1964 | 8 min

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This short documentary introduces us to the colorful and versatile world of plastics. Transmuted from coal, oil or wood, synthetic substances can make thousands of new products, from silk threads to furniture.

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