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    Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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    In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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    Aluminum used to be more valuable than gold!
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    The earth is approx. 6,588,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
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    Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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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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    In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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    According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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