According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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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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There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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