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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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    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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    During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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    Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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    Most dust particles in your house come from dead skin.
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    Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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    In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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    One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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