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    One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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    The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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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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    Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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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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    The most expensive material on the planet is antimatter - worth $62.5 trillion per gram.
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    Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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    MIT has developed a camera that captures the speed of light at a trillion frames per second.
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