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Number (in millions) of 14-sided cells that make up a cork’s structural composition. Cork is four times lighter than water, can withstand 14k pounds of pressure per cubic inch, is impervious to air, is almost impermeable by water, is difficult to burn, and is resistant to temperature changes and vibration. No wonder it’s been the main bottle stopper for centuries.

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