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https://gizmodo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/a04ef861fb98ea49d00f3ff01fe23157.jpg?quality=75&w=600600338Scientists first found microplastics, those tiny pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters, on British beaches in 2004. In the 20 years since, the world has watched on in horror as microplastics began turning up in virtually every nook and cranny on the planet. Today, we’ve got far-from-complete list that gives you an idea of […]