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    Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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    Kissing actually has the biological purpose of passing on biological information and chemical signals to assess mating possibilities and status.
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    Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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    Most dust particles in your house come from dead skin.
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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 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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    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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