Fact #2
May 21, 2026Peanut butter can be turned into diamonds!
Since peanut butter is incredibly rich in carbon, scientists can actually transform it into synthetic diamonds by subjecting it to extreme heat and pressure.
Mini Facts
1
The hydrogen in peanut butter must be extracted first, otherwise it can cause miniature explosions under high pressure.
2
Diamonds are just crystallized carbon, almost any carbon-rich organic material can theoretically be turned into a diamond.
3
The only natural material that can scratch a diamond is another diamond.