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    A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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    For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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    Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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    One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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    Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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    Each day is longer than the previous on by 0.00000002 seconds which is 13 seconds each century!
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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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    Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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