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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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    Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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    Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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    Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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    One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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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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    MIT has developed a camera that captures the speed of light at a trillion frames per second.
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    The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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