The gas that gives rotten eggs their distinctive foul smell may slow ageing and block damaging chemical reactions inside cells, according to scientists in China.
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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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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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Neanderthal man had a brain capacity 100cc larger than modern man's.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.
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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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