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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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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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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