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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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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If you are locked in a completely sealed room, you will die of carbon dioxide poisoning first before you will die of oxygen deprivation.
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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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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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