The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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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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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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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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