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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Oak trees produce 2,200 acorns in a season, but each acorn only has a 1 in 10,000 chance of becoming an oak tree.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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