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    Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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    The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your 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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    Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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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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    Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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    Neanderthal man had a brain capacity 100cc larger than modern man's.
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    The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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