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Nine Surprising Things Made With Oil

Oil isn't just turned into gasoline to put in your car. It's also in crayons, nail polish, golf balls and more.

Feb 4, 2016

Oil isn't just turned into gasoline to put in your car. It's also in crayons, nail polish, golf balls and more.

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