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    The earth is approx. 6,588,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
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    Scientists are now able to grow 'beating' heart tissue in a lab!
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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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    Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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    Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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    Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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    One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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    Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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