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    At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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    The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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    Scientists have revived a flowering plant from a fruit stored away in permafrost by Arctic ground squirrel 32,000 years ago.
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    Why Do Old Books Have a Distinct Smell?
    The reason why old books have such a distinct smell is because hundreds of organic compounds in the pages break down over time and release chemicals that smell like almond, vanilla, and grass.
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    The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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    According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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    The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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    A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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