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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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Scientists aren't sure what color dinosaurs were.
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