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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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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Kissing actually has the biological purpose of passing on biological information and chemical signals to assess mating possibilities and status.
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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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