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    One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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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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    Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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    Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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    Why Do Old Books Have a Distinct Smell?
    The reason why old books have such a distinct smell is because hundreds of organic compounds in the pages break down over time and release chemicals that smell like almond, vanilla, and grass.
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    The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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    The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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    Most dust particles in your house come from dead skin.
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