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    Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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    In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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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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    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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    Coke-Powered Phone
    Coke-Powered Phone
    Daizi Zheng, a Chinese designer, made a Coca-Cola powered cell phone. She designed a battery that uses enzymes to generate electricity from the carbs.
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    Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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    A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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    Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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