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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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    Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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    A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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    Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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    The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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    The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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    Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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    Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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