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    Oak trees produce 2,200 acorns in a season, but each acorn only has a 1 in 10,000 chance of becoming an oak tree.
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    A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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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 use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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    Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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    Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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    The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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    Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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