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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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    German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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    The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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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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    At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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    The 'Unicorn Bull'
    In 1933, a biologist created a "unicorn bull".
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    One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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    The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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