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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 Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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    Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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    One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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    Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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    Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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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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    Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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