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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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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Nuclear power prevented an average of over 1.8 million deaths between 1971-2009 as a result of lower air pollution from reduced coal usage according to NASA.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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