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    A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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    The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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    Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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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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    Scientists Recreate Conversations Held Behind Soundproof Glass by Recording Vibrations on Chip Bag
    Scientists have been able to recreate conversations that were held behind a soundproof glass wall by recording the vibrations seen on a potato chip bag.
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    In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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    Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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    Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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