A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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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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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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German scientists claim to have evidence that suggests that our universe may exist inside of a computer simulated Matrix.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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The idea of left brain (logical) and right brain (creative) has no basis in neuroscience and is in fact a myth.
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