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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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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