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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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    Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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    The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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    A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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    If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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    The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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    Bioluminescent Plants
    Bioluminescent Plants
    The world's first genetically-engineered bioluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) house plants have been created and could eventually be used as a functional light source.
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