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    In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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    Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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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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    No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.
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    In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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    Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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    The banana plant cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man.
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    Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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