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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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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Sound travels fifteen times faster through steel than through air.
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