Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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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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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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