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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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    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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    Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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    Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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    One ragweed plant can release as many as one billion grains of pollen!
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    There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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    Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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    Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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