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 average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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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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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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