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    Sequencing DNA from Cigarette Butt in Street and 3D Printing Face from It
    It's possible to sequence DNA on gum and cigarette butts found in the street and 3D print a very accurate face from it.
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    If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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    Scientists are now able to grow 'beating' heart tissue in a lab!
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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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    Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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    A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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    0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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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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