One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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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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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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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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