One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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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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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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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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