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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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    A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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    Your brain is 80% water.
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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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    Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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    The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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    Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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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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