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Big Little Questions

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In every glass of milk, a tapestry of countless cows 대표된다.

Each glass of milk represents a complex mixture from thousands of cows, highlighting the collective contributions of the dairy industry. With approximately 100,000 cows serving a processing plant, the likelihood of any drop of milk containing molecules from multiple cows is extremely high. Statistically, after consuming just two glasses, it is almost certain that a cow represented in the first glass will also be found in the second. This phenomenon underscores the vast diversity within each glass, where one could find milk molecules from tens of thousands of different cows. Furthermore, the glass of milk you consume in one location may be sourced from an entirely different set of cows than that of another location, as milk processing plants typically do not ship milk across long distances. Consumers can trace the origin of their milk by entering a specific code from their carton on the dedicated website, revealing the unique farm and processing plant combinations that contribute to their drink.

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