It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
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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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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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Aluminum used to be more valuable than gold!
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The sun is 330,330 times larger than the earth.
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