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    The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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    Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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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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    Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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    Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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    Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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    The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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    Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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