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 use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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Scientists concluded that the chicken came first, not the egg, because the protein which makes the egg shells is only produced by hens.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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Neanderthal man had a brain capacity 100cc larger than modern man's.
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