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    Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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    Bioluminescent Plants
    Bioluminescent Plants
    The world's first genetically-engineered bioluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) house plants have been created and could eventually be used as a functional light source.
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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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    There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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    One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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    Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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    The banana plant cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man.
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    Scientists Recreate Conversations Held Behind Soundproof Glass by Recording Vibrations on Chip Bag
    Scientists have been able to recreate conversations that were held behind a soundproof glass wall by recording the vibrations seen on a potato chip bag.
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