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How can you measure the height of a tall tower?

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Is there an easy way to measure the height of a cell phone tower in my neighborhood?

What Are Decibels, and How Are They Measured?

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The decibel scale measures sound based on human hearing, which makes it one of the most unusual scientific measurements. How are decibel calculated and what do they tell us about sound?

How do they measure sea level?

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How do they measure "sea level"? Is it the average of the tides? And is the sea level actually rising or not?

How does a laser speed gun work to measure a car's speed?

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How does a laser speed gun work to measure a car's speed? How is it different from a radar gun?

Why Professional Bakers Never Measure With Cups, Only Scales

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While many home bakers measure out flour and other ingredients with a cup, experts say you should ditch that cup for a scale. Here's why.

How can I measure the drag on a car?

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I have to think of a way of measuring how much drag is pushing on my mother's car as we are driving on the highway. Do you know how I can make one?

Home-Repair Tool Basics

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Home-repair tools obviously are essential in doing any home-repair project. Find out about home-repair tools, from saws to drills.

7 of the Largest Crocodiles Ever Measured

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One of the largest crocodiles ever was so big that one website called the species "bus-sized."

Tonnes vs. Tons: Metric vs. Imperial Measurements Strike Again

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If you’ve ever priced out cargo or read about a ship carrying coal, grain or bricks, you’ve seen tonnes vs. tons. These two words look similar yet refer to different systems and units. In international trade and technical writing, that small spelling shift changes real-world numbers.

How Do You Measure the Largest Waterfall in the World?

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Waterfalls are easily among the most spectacular natural wonders of the planet. The constant flow of water can suggest infinity, and the raw sensations - the thundering roar, the rising mist, the sheer volume of water - attest to nature's grandeur and power.

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