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I've heard of bank robbers being foiled by a "dye pack" put in their money stash. What is a "dye pack"?
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Dye packs are often used to foil bank robbers. Learn about dye packs in this article.
How do spray bottles pump fluid?
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How do spray bottles (like the ones used for cleaning products) pump fluid? Why do you have to pump them a couple of times before they start spraying?
Why are the insides of tunnels usually covered in ceramic tile?
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I've noticed that the insides of road and subway tunnels are usually covered in ceramic tile. Is there any particular reason for this or is it simply convention?
How does the Downy fabric-softener ball work?
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How does the Downy fabric-softener ball work? Learn about the Downy fabric-softener ball.
How does my computer know when to activate the screensaver?
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How does my computer know when to activate the screensaver?
Can I get struck by lightning when I'm indoors?
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You've heard the warnings about thunderstorms: Stay out of the tub, unplug your TV and don't call people from your land line. But can you really get struck by lightning while you're inside?
How does a ball point pen work?
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How does a ball point pen work?
What is virtual memory?
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I keep hearing about "virtual memory" in computers. What is that? How can memory be "virtual"?
What Does 2.4 Liter Mean in the Context of an Engine?
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This may sound silly, but on the back of my car there is a little sign that says "2.4 liter," and every morning I see that and wonder "What does that mean?" So what does it mean?
Why can some medicines be taken as pills, while other medicines have to be injected with a needle?
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Medicine administration can be done in pill form, or through injection. Learn about some of the different types of medicine administration methods.