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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 average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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    The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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    Scientists Recreate Conversations Held Behind Soundproof Glass by Recording Vibrations on Chip Bag
    Scientists have been able to recreate conversations that were held behind a soundproof glass wall by recording the vibrations seen on a potato chip bag.
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    When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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    Scientists are now able to grow 'beating' heart tissue in a lab!
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    The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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    Each day is longer than the previous on by 0.00000002 seconds which is 13 seconds each century!
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