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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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    When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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    4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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    Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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    Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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    Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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    Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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    According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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