The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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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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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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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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