All Humans Are 99.9% Genetically Identical and 98.4% of human genes are the same as the genes of a chimpanzee.
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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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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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Most dust particles in your house come from dead skin.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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