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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If you are locked in a completely sealed room, you will die of carbon dioxide poisoning first before you will die of oxygen deprivation.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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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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Most dust particles in your house come from dead skin.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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