In the mid-1990s, a high number of overweight Americans were taking fen phen with the promise of quick and effective weight loss. Fen phen contained the combination of two drugs called fenfluramine and phentermine. While one drug suppressed the appetite, the other drug prevented drowsiness.
It takes 1,800 gallons of water to make one pair of jeans. September 29, 2009. Jeans. We all love them. We all have them. In fact, most of us have a lot of them. According to a Cotton Inc. survey, the average American owns 8.3 pairs of jeans. American teens average 11 pairs of jeans.
Your favorite t-shirt is made from more than cotton and memories. One key ingredient that doesnât show up on your shirtâs label is water. Amazingly, it can take 2,700 liters to produce the cotton needed to make a single t-shirt. This is the unseen or âvirtual waterâ we consume every day. So, while itâs important to fix leaky taps and buy efficient washing machines, the water we use at home is only part of our total water footprint.