The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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Billions of neutrinos pass unnoticed through your body every second.
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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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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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