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    Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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    One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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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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    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 brain case [of Neanderthals] on the average was more than 13 percent larger than that of the average of modern man
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    If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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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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    Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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