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    A single speck of dust is half way in size between a subatomic particle and the Earth.
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    One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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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 hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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    Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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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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    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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    When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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