Some enthusiasts have even learned to purify their own cocaine, using acetone and coffee filters.

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The fake Avastin, for instance, contained cornstarch, acetone and other chemicals, but no active ingredient to fight cancer.

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Back in England, Tokeley-Parry dipped the bust in acetone to dissolve the plastic and restored the artifact's chin.

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Use acetone nail polish remover and a fiber-free cosmetic cotton pad to remove oils and debris, which can cause chipping and peeling of nail polish.

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In 1916 Chaim Weizmann, who later became Israel's first president, worked out how to use chestnuts to solve the lack of acetone, a component of the cordite needed by the British navy to repel German U-boat attacks in the first world war.

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Arriving just after breakfast, our first stop was at the Hunger Analyzer station, where DoCoMo reps were on hand with a Bluetooth accessory that measures acetone levels, sending results to an app that determines not only if it's time for you to eat, but also whether or not your body is in a good position to burn fat with exercise.

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