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    Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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    Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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    The sun is 330,330 times larger than the earth.
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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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    The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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    Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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    Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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    In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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