There’s What in My Baby’s Diaper?

No, we’re not talking about that — we’re talking about the stuff diapers are made of. The secret and shocking ingredient? It’s corn. Actually, it’s acrylic acid, a component derived from corn. Many of the very plants we put on our plates show up in the most startling places, found in everything from adhesive to explosives. Here are some uses for plants and agricultural crops guaranteed to surprise you.

Corn and Cotton Bombshells

Corn and cotton are two of America’s most cultivated crops. Everyone’s heard about fuel made from corn and how cotton fibers seem to magically turn into comfortable, …read more