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Phosphorus: The Midnight Scientist

Phosphorus was the last thing on Aarav’s mind—until the science fair. His teacher, Mr. Kapoor, announced, "This year’s theme is ‘The Power Within.’ Find out what keeps our bodies running!"

Aarav loved science but had no idea what to choose. That night, while scrolling through articles, one word caught his eye: phosphorus—the energy carrier.

Intrigued, he read on. "Phosphorus is in every cell, fueling muscles, bones, and even the brain!" It was in foods he ate daily—nuts, whole grains, lentils, and seeds. Without it, people would feel weak, forgetful, and sluggish.

The next morning, he had an idea. He ran an experiment—eating a phosphorus-rich breakfast before soccer practice. His kicks were stronger, his reflexes sharper. The next day, he skipped it. Within an hour, he felt slower and
tired.

Excited, he created his science fair project: "Phosphorus: The Hidden Battery in You!" On the big day, Aarav explained, "Just like a phone needs a charge, our body needs phosphorus. No phosphorus, no power!"

His project won first place, but more importantly, Aarav realized that real strength wasn’t just in muscles—it was in what powered them.

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