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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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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