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 third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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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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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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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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