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    The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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    A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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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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    Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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    Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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    One ragweed plant can release as many as one billion grains of pollen!
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    One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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    There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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