The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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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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