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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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    Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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    According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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    One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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    Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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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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    Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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    Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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