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    The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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    Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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    Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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    The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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    For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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    In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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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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    Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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