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 hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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German scientists claim to have evidence that suggests that our universe may exist inside of a computer simulated Matrix.
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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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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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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Oak trees produce 2,200 acorns in a season, but each acorn only has a 1 in 10,000 chance of becoming an oak tree.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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