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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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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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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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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