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 earth is approx. 6,588,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
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Nuclear power prevented an average of over 1.8 million deaths between 1971-2009 as a result of lower air pollution from reduced coal usage according to NASA.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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According to studies, men change their minds two to three times more often than women.
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No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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