Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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Most dust particles in your house come from dead skin.
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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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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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