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    One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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    Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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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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    The most expensive material on the planet is antimatter - worth $62.5 trillion per gram.
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    One ragweed plant can release as many as one billion grains of pollen!
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    Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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    Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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