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Can nasal sprays be addictive?

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I can't live without my decongestant spray! How can nasal decongestant sprays be addictive?

Why is cotton more absorbent than nylon?

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Towels are always made of cotton, and they work really well at absorbing water. On the other hand, water-repellant jackets are made of nylon, and they work pretty well at keeping you dry. Why is cotton more absorbent than nylon?

How to Defrag a Computer: Step-by-step Instructions

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When you save a document, your machine disseminates little pieces of the file into empty spaces on the hard drive. Learn why it's done this way and how defragmenting maintains your computer's performance.

What happens when pregnant women smoke?

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Pregnancy and smoking should never be mixed because of the harm it can cause to the developing baby. Learn more about pregnancy and smoking.

What makes your arms, legs and feet fall asleep?

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What makes your arms, legs and feet fall asleep? Basically, your nerves go a little haywire when your limbs fall asleep. Learn why.

How can water cut through steel?

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Waterjets are explained in this article. Learn about waterjets.

How do flies breathe?

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How do flies breathe? Or any other tiny insect. Is it possible to strangle them? Learn all about how flies breathe in this article.

Why Can You Hear the Ocean When Holding a Seashell to Your Ear?

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Do you remember holding a large conch shell up to your ear to hear the ocean? Why does this work even when you're far away from the sea?

What does solid-state mean in relation to electronics?

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What is solid-state, and what does it mean? How does it relate to electronics?

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