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    Marie Curie, the Nobel prize winning scientist who discovered radium, died of radiation poisoning.
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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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    Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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    Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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    Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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    The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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    The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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    Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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