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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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    Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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    Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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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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    No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.
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    Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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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 Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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