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Our world has a lot of phosphorus in it. There are two different kinds of phosphorus, which includes man-made phosphorus and natural phosphorus. The phosphorus in our teeth, nails, and body fluids is natural. Other phosphorus in highlighter ink, laundry detergent, and televisions screens is man-made. All of these things will show under a black light.

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