Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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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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Neanderthal man had a brain capacity 100cc larger than modern man's.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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