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    At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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    One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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    In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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    Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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    Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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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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    Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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    The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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