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    Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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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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    Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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    Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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    The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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    Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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    Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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    One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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