Glitter

<p>Glitter is an assortment of flat, small, reflective particles that are precision cut and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Glitter particles resemble <a href="/facts/Confetti/cQcdkQ9p">confetti</a>, sparkles and <a href="/facts/Sequins/hbkgUrMm">sequins</a>, but somewhat smaller.  
</p><p>Since prehistoric times, glitter has been made from many different materials including stones such as <a href="/facts/Malachite/NG5p4aCv">malachite</a>, and <a href="/facts/Mica/ag4cdnsb">mica</a>, as well as <a href="/facts/Insects/IgDNvnUL">insects</a> and <a href="/facts/Glass/hezRsAGf">glass</a>. Uses for glitter include clothing, arts, crafts, cosmetics and body paint. Modern glitter is usually manufactured from the <a href="/facts/Metallised_film/43tgeJUn">combination</a> of <a href="/facts/Aluminum/7wmR8jYE">aluminum</a> and <a href="/facts/BoPET/Eg8XF4F0">plastic</a>, which is rarely recycled and can find its way into aquatic habitats, eventually becoming ingested by animals, leading some scientists to call for bans on plastic glitter.
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Glitter