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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One ragweed plant can release as many as one billion grains of pollen!
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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Scientists are now able to grow 'beating' heart tissue in a lab!
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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