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    Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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    Scientists Recreate Conversations Held Behind Soundproof Glass by Recording Vibrations on Chip Bag
    Scientists have been able to recreate conversations that were held behind a soundproof glass wall by recording the vibrations seen on a potato chip bag.
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    At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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    Sequencing DNA from Cigarette Butt in Street and 3D Printing Face from It
    It's possible to sequence DNA on gum and cigarette butts found in the street and 3D print a very accurate face from it.
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    Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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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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    Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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    Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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