Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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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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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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Scientists aren't sure what color dinosaurs were.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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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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