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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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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