Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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The idea of left brain (logical) and right brain (creative) has no basis in neuroscience and is in fact a myth.
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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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Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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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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