The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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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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A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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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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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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