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    Sequencing DNA from Cigarette Butt in Street and 3D Printing Face from It
    It's possible to sequence DNA on gum and cigarette butts found in the street and 3D print a very accurate face from it.
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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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    Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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    For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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    Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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    Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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    The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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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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