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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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    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 cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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    At 15 years old, Jack Andraka invented a method of diagnosing pancreatic cancer, thus helping to save the lives of millions of people around the world. It is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive, and has a 99% success rate.
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    Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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    Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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    Most dust particles in your house come from dead skin.
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    Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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