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    Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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    The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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    German scientists claim to have evidence that suggests that our universe may exist inside of a computer simulated Matrix.
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    The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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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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    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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    Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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    Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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