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 Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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According to studies, men change their minds two to three times more often than women.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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One ragweed plant can release as many as one billion grains of pollen!
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