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    During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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    The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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    The 'Unicorn Bull'
    In 1933, a biologist created a "unicorn bull".
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    Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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    Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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    Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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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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    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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