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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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    A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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    Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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    T-Rex DNA
    T-Rex DNA
    In 2005, a portion of T-rex bone was dissolved in acid. It revealed soft tissue with sections of possible DNA.
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    Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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    One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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    According to studies, men change their minds two to three times more often than women.
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    For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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