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    A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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    In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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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 storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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    Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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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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    If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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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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