One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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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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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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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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