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For as long as he can remember, Forrest Gump has been fascinated by those small plastic bags that are white and mysterious. Whenever a family member unveils a new box of snacks or desserts, he is always eager to see if there is such a magical pouch hidden inside.
Sometimes, he would carefully hold it in his hand and rub it gently, trying to find out the mystery hidden in the bag.
"This is what we often call desiccant, and its main function is to absorb moisture from the air to ensure the freshness of the food. His mother always patiently explained to him, but the young Forrest Gump never understood this.
In his eyes, these were just knick-knacks. Every time he eats the perfect food, he doesn't hesitate to put the desiccant behind him and never pay attention to them again.
However, one day, a popular science program made Forrest Gump suddenly realize that there is such a wealth of knowledge hidden behind these seemingly ordinary white plastic bags.
As the years passed, Forrest Gump gradually discovered the many wonderful uses of desiccant. Not only does it extend the shelf life of food, but it can also be used to protect seasonings from moisture, protect metals from rust, remove odors from inside shoes, and protect electronic devices from moisture.
These seemingly insignificant little objects actually play a vital role in every detail of our daily lives, bringing endless surprises and conveniences to Forrest Gump.
After graduating from college, Forrest Gump finally realized his dream and bought an apartment of his own, ready to face a new chapter in his life. A month before moving into his new home, he hired a professional renovation team to renovate the house.
The skilled decorators were able to rearrange the water and electricity lines and paint the walls in just a few days. However, the moment Forrest Gump stepped into his new home full of anticipation, the strong smell of paint instantly hit his nose, making him almost unable to breathe.
He hurriedly opened all the windows, only to find that the pungent smell lingered even as the wind blew.
Just when Forrest Gump was in extreme trouble, an experienced worker gave a timely answer: "Young man, don't worry too much, let me solve this problem for you myself!" After speaking, he took out some small black balls from the toolbox, which turned out to be a desiccant made of activated carbon.
"This desiccant has a strong adsorption capacity and is able to effectively eliminate the odor of paint. All you need to do is place a few packets in all corners of the room, and it won't be long before the smell in the room disappears. ”
Forrest Gump followed the advice and was surprised to find that the smell of paint disappeared so quickly! This immediately made him realize that the function of desiccant is not only to keep food fresh, but also to have a miraculous deodorizing effect! Since then, Forrest Gump has developed a strong research interest in such insignificant small objects.
Since discovering the decanter's ability to remove paint, Forrest Gump has begun to carefully observe every detail of his life, trying to discover more practical value of this small object.
Once, he noticed that the originally fluffy seasoning in the chicken box at home had congealed into a hard lump. Forrest Gump recalls reading on the Internet that such clumping can be avoided by simply putting the desiccant into the spice box.
So he immediately experimented, and within a few days, the solidified spices returned to their original loose form.
Another example is Forrest Gump's favorite scissors, which are rusty and mottled due to long-term use. He wanted to give up his old things and buy new scissors, but he learned on the Internet that the scissors and desiccant can be sealed together to prevent the metal from rusting.
So he painted the gourd in the same way, and soon the scissors were completely new, showing a "shiny" original appearance.
After consulting with a friend, I learned that by placing the desiccant in the shoes, the smell can be absorbed and kept dry, and the next morning you can wear fresh and comfortable shoes to go out.
Forrest Gump also found that if electronic devices that are not used are sealed with desiccant, they can prevent damage caused by moisture.
However, Forrest Gump's appreciation and love for desiccant was once affected by the "desiccant fraud" remarks that were circulating on the Internet.
It was a sunny weekend, and he was leisurely wandering through the online world when he suddenly caught a glimpse of a news report about the quality of desiccant. The report pointed out that some unscrupulous merchants deliberately added a large number of fake and shoddy desiccant in the process of producing food in order to make huge profits, and these fakes did not have the function of hygroscopic absorption, just to increase the "sense of weight" of the product.
Forrest Gump couldn't help but fall into confusion and doubt.
This made Forrest Gump feel a little relieved, because the news in-depth analysis pointed out that in fact, most desiccants are indeed widely used for the purpose of food preservation, they can effectively extend the shelf life of food, and ensure that the taste of food is always fresh.
In fact, there are some "problem elements" in this industry, but they are only a minority after all. The vast majority of manufacturers, as well as regulators, are doing their due diligence to protect the rights and interests of consumers.
Forrest Gump secretly rejoiced that the wonderful uses of desiccant he had discovered were based on their genuine quality. If it is really misguided, then all previous efforts will be in vain.
Since then, he has come to value and value this seemingly insignificant little item even more.
Forrest Gump lives in a city with a humid climate, especially in summer, where the air humidity is extremely high, which brings a lot of inconvenience to daily life. Clothes in wardrobes and shoe closets often become moldy and smelly, leading to a significant increase in the frequency of replacement.
Even more irritating was the fact that his beloved cardigan had grown black mold spots on a damp night.
In the face of this series of troubles, Forrest Gump has tried to use heaters, dehumidifiers and other means, but the effect is not significant. One day, he stumbled upon someone putting desiccant in his closet, which was able to absorb the moisture on the clothes, thus avoiding mold and smell.
Forrest Gump immediately learned and mastered this practical trick and successfully solved this tricky problem.
Not only that, but the smell in the refrigerator often gave Forrest Gump a headache. He tried many ways to get rid of the odor, but the results were not satisfactory.
It turns out that these small plastic bags, in addition to keeping food fresh, can also play an unexpected role in all aspects of life. Forrest Gump has been so grateful for this that he has frequently used desiccant as a magical assistant to solve various problems in life.
Looking back on the past, Forrest Gump couldn't help but sigh that the little boy who didn't know anything about desiccant and didn't care about it was completely different from him now.
In my memory, whenever the family buys new snacks, little Forrest Gump is always excited to play with those white plastic pouches. My mother would always tell me repeatedly that it was a desiccant and should not be discarded or eaten.
However, young Forrest Gump couldn't understand it, and he just wanted to taste the delicious snack as soon as possible.
At the end of the meal, Forrest Gump habitually threw those small white plastic bags on the floor or into the trash can, never paying too much attention and thinking to these seemingly insignificant small items.
However, a few years later, at a coincidental moment, the protagonist Forrest Gump, who had been dubbed "ignorant" by everyone, finally realized the great wisdom and value contained in these small white plastic bags.
They are not only a weapon for food preservation, but also a magical tool for various purposes such as moisture-proof seasonings, anti-rust metals, and odor absorption, and play an irreplaceable role in various fields of daily life.
Whenever he recalls all kinds of "ignorant" behaviors in the past, Forrest Gump always feels deep remorse. Although he has received his parents' earnest teachings on "cherishing resources and making the best use of them" since he was a child, he has turned a blind eye to these practical small items and wasted so many precious resources in vain!
In retrospect, life is actually full of endless surprises waiting for us to discover, as long as we feel it with our hearts, we will find that there are countless seemingly ordinary but incomparably precious things around us.
Therefore, Forrest Gump decided to use his own personal experience to call on the general public to re-examine and treat this seemingly small friend - the white plastic bag, and make full use of the convenience and comfort it brings to us, and jointly create a better living environment.