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    There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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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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    Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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    The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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    In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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    Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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    One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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    It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
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