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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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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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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No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.
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