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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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    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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    One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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    According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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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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    Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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    Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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    For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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