All Humans Are 99.9% Genetically Identical and 98.4% of human genes are the same as the genes of a chimpanzee.
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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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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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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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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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Billions of neutrinos pass unnoticed through your body every second.
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