Did You Know Tuesday

Did you know that pool balls are made from phenolic resin?  Phenolic resin is also used to produce laboratory countertops and various adhesives.

At one time, pool balls were made from either elephant ivory (until the decimation of the elephant herds made this impossible; 8 balls could be made from one trunk). Prior to ivory, pool balls were constructed of either wood or clay.

The modern pool ball, however, is made with the phenolic resin and is highly resistant to cracks or chipping.

Of course, if it's me playing a game of pool, the balls are also resistant to going into the pockets.