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    Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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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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    One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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    Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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    Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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    In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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    One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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    Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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