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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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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