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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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    Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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    Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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    There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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    In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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    Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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    Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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