Sound travels fifteen times faster through steel than through air.
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Only 12,000 years ago there was a species closely related to modern humans called Homo floresiensis that had been living on an Indonesian Island. They used fire and rather advanced tools, yet were only about 3 feet tall and weighed around 25kg.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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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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According to studies, men change their minds two to three times more often than women.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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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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German scientists claim to have evidence that suggests that our universe may exist inside of a computer simulated Matrix.
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