100 Mind-Blowing Soap Facts

Emma Bunton auditioned for the role of Bianca Butcher in Eastenders. Baby Spice already had a small part in the soap back in the 90s but tried out for a full-time role. She was pipped to the post by Patsy Palmer but ended up auditioning for the Spice Girls not long after.

Brad Pitt and Edward Norton learned how to make soap in Fight Club. The 90s cult classic had one of its most iconic scenes when Brad Pitt and Edward Norton’s characters made soap. They learned for real.

Soap is used for cleaning because its molecules trap dirt in the centre of its compound when in water. Soap cleans by acting as a surfactant and emulsifier. It can surround oil, making it easier to rinse it away with water.

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