Marie Curie, the Nobel prize winning scientist who discovered radium, died of radiation poisoning.
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Nuclear power prevented an average of over 1.8 million deaths between 1971-2009 as a result of lower air pollution from reduced coal usage according to NASA.
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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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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 force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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