Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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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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Only 12,000 years ago there was a species closely related to modern humans called Homo floresiensis that had been living on an Indonesian Island. They used fire and rather advanced tools, yet were only about 3 feet tall and weighed around 25kg.
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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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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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