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How does hemp work?
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How does hemp work? What do rope and "organic clothes" and drugs have to do with each other?
How Do Catapults Work?
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How does the ancient catapult work? It doesn't seem like twisted rope and wooden gears or levers would be able to get up the speed to launch heavy loads a great distance.
How Elevators Work
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In action movies, elevators regularly plummet to the basement, landing in a spectacular ball of fire. Is this possible? There are some sophisticated engineering techniques at work behind every elevator ride you take.
The Ultimate Rock Climbing Quiz
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Rock climbing involves strength, control and finesse. There is an element of danger as well. If you are excited about scaling a vertical piece of stone, then take this quiz to learn more about rock climbing.
How a Block and Tackle Works
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A fascinating article that describes how a block and tackle (as well as levers and gears) works!
How Muscles Work
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Muscles are your body's engine, and you couldn't do anything without them. Learn about skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle and how muscle contraction works.
Horseback Riding Quiz!
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Horseback riding is not only fun and relaxing, but it can also be very useful as well. When not in the saddle, horse people are often found dreaming of it. Consider yourself to be one of them? Saddle up and get ready to see if you can handle the ropes on this quiz!
How Skycam Works
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How do broadcasters get those amazing shots of on-the-field action at sporting events? Thank Skycam. Find out how this marvel of camera tech works.
DIY Cat Tree: 5 Steps to Building a Custom Cat Condo
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Every cat needs a place to scratch, climb, and perch. Building a DIY cat tree gives your feline friend a custom space to do just that — and it's way cheaper than buying one from pet stores.
Electronegativity Is Like an Atomic Tug-of-War
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Electrons are attracted to some atoms more than others. If two atoms are of equal strength, the electrons will be equally shared. If one atom is stronger, the electrons will be pulled in that atom's direction.