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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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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