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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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    The earth is approx. 6,588,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
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    The sun is 330,330 times larger than the earth.
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    Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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    Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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    The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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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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    A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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