The brain case [of Neanderthals] on the average was more than 13 percent larger than that of the average of modern man
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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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Scientists concluded that the chicken came first, not the egg, because the protein which makes the egg shells is only produced by hens.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Each day is longer than the previous on by 0.00000002 seconds which is 13 seconds each century!
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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