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    One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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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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    The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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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 smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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    Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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    One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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    The most expensive material on the planet is antimatter - worth $62.5 trillion per gram.
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