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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    Dolly Dimples, a 555 lbs. woman, lost 443 lbs in one year by eating nothing but baby food.
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    Mushrooms are more closely related to humans than they are to plants.
    Mushrooms are more closely related to humans than they are to plants.
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    There are more chickens than people in the world.
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    By putting a frog in a bucket of milk, scientists following up on an ancient Russian way of keeping milk from going sour have identified a wealth of new antibiotic substances.
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    The P.S. at the end of a letter stands for Post Script.
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    30 years ago, you could buy a lifetime, unlimited first-class travel pass with American Airlines for $250,000.
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    Poor eyesight (myopia) is associated with higher IQ.
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