Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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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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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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