Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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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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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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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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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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