Random Interesting Facts

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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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    The word 'mortgage' comes from a French law term that means 'death pledge'.
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    Couples' personalities converge over time to make partners more and more similar.
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    You can hear the blood flowing through your ears if you find a quiet place and cover them tightly.
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    Pizza Each Second
    Pizza Each Second
    350 slices of pizza are consumed each second in USA.
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    Brain scans show that people who view photos of a beloved experience an activation of the caudate - the part of the brain involving cravings.
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    Parrot parents "name" their children with a signature call.
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    It is impossible to hum if your nose is plugged.
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