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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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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