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    Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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    The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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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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    At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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    The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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    If you blowtorch Pepto-Bismol, you would get a hunk of metal.
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    One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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    The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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