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Can ketchup clean a penny?

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Have you every noticed that some pennies are shiny, but some are dirty? Let's learn why some pennies get dirty AND how we can clean a penny in this video!

Fill in the blank: Pennies are made of copper. Over time the copper combines with ____ in the air to create a dark coating on the penny.

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