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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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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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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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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