The Insides of These Everyday Objects Are Totally Unexpected

Aloe Vera

Aloe is a special healing plant, not just a burn ointment we buy in a convienience store. Technically, aloe is an entire genus with more than 500 species of flowering succulent. We tend to think of aloe vera first though, due to how frequently it comes up on summer vacations. 

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The More You Know

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