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Should you unplug your electronics during a thunderstorm?
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It would be nice if our electronic devices doubled as handy, lightning-proof talismans to ward off danger during a thunderstorm. Sadly, that sounds more like sorcery than science. In the meantime, maybe you should just leave them off and unplugged.
How Verbal Self-Defense Works
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A fascinating article that explains the techniques and science behind verbal self-defense!
How Personality Tests Work
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Personality tests are a huge phenomenon, but how legitimate is the science behind them? Find out in this article by HowStuffWorks.
How Magna Doodle Works
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The Magna Doodle... For kids, it's a cool toy. For the rest of us it's a tribute to the beauty of physics. Discover the science behind Magna Doodle.
Can we control the weather?
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To control the weather we would have to come up with some technology straight out of science fiction. Find out if we can control the weather.
Top 5 George Westinghouse Inventions
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You may not know who George Westinghouse is, but you know his name. It's adorned everything from televisions to light bulbs. Young science buffs may have entered the competition that once bore his name. Here are five of Westinghouse's inventions.
How Joint Degree Programs Admissions Work
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Joint degree programs admissions is slightly different from the traditional admissions process. Learn about joint degree programs admissions.
Can You Identify All of These Firefighting Tools?
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Firefighters often put their lives on the line protecting the lives and property of others. It's a good thing they have plenty of tools to help. If you know all about firefighter gear, from regular turnouts to wildland equipment, do you think you can name all the tools in this quiz? Jump in and find out!
Outdoor Activities for Kids
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Outdoor activities for kids gets kids outside to explore nature and learn about science. Find out more about outdoor activities for kids.
Can You Pass This Woodworking Quiz?
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Woodworking can be a hobby or a profession, but that's where it stops being simple. Woodworking encompasses a huge array of skills and applications, from building dwellings to sculpture, to print making. How much do you really know about it?