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Heads up, book nerds. Science has finally revealed what makes old books smell so good. So now, at least, we have an idea as to what scents might be in those colognes and scented candles. We've ...

People love the smell of old books — so much so, that you can even buy perfumes and candles that have that aroma. Now, scientists want to archive the smell. The researchers made a "historic book ...

Why You Should Always Put a Used Book in the Freezer Before Reading It Expert-approved methods to clean dust, dirt, grime from old books. Plus, how to disinfect them to get rid of mold, mildew, or ...

Ever wonder why old, decaying book pages actually smell good? Scientists have figured out why the scent at your library is so appealing.

Old books can be beautiful to look at. But handle with care — they just might be toxic. The covers of Victorian-era books are already known to sometimes have pigments that contain toxic heavy ...