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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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    Scientists concluded that the chicken came first, not the egg, because the protein which makes the egg shells is only produced by hens.
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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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    German scientists claim to have evidence that suggests that our universe may exist inside of a computer simulated Matrix.
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    One ragweed plant can release as many as one billion grains of pollen!
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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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    Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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    Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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