German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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The earth is approx. 6,588,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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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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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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