Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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At 15 years old, Jack Andraka invented a method of diagnosing pancreatic cancer, thus helping to save the lives of millions of people around the world. It is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive, and has a 99% success rate.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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The idea of left brain (logical) and right brain (creative) has no basis in neuroscience and is in fact a myth.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Nuclear power prevented an average of over 1.8 million deaths between 1971-2009 as a result of lower air pollution from reduced coal usage according to NASA.
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