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How MREs Work
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Coalition troops have been surviving mainly on MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) for most of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Learn what these portable, adaptable and absolutely essential pieces of military technology are all about.
How Biodegradation Additives Work
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Plastic's handy, hardy stuff, but we don't want to leave piles of old forks and water bottles for future generations to trip over. Can special additives that break down plastics faster save the day?
10 Laundromat Etiquette Rules
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Laundromat etiquette isn't rocket science. Get the scoop on how to stay courteous when you wash your clothes.
How Laser Printers Work
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Laser printers are fast, precise and inkless. So how do the words get there? How can a laser beam write on paper? Read about laser printer technology.
Fill In the Blank: Magical Words of Wisdom From Albus Dumbledore!
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The quotes uttered by one Albus Dumbledore live on in Potter lore and will continue to do so for years to come as new Harry Potter fans are born every day. How many of his wise quotes can you complete? Take this quiz to find out!
Sci-Fi Movies That Completely Ignore Science
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Science fiction is a classic film genre used to explore the outer limits of humanity's imagination when it comes to technology and space. In doing so, writer and directors have no choice but to bend the rules of reality just a little bit. Since we haven't invented things like light-speed travel or teleportation, movie audiences [...] The post Sci-Fi Movies That Completely Ignore Science appeared first on Goliath.
Why does Alka Seltzer fizz?
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Yesterday you talked about hydrogen peroxide, and the day before you talked about Pop Rocks candy. Since we are talking about things that fizz, what about Alka Seltzer? How does it work and why does it fizz?
How can an electric toothbrush recharge its batteries when there are no metal contacts between the toothbrush and the base?
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I have an electric toothbrush. Somehow, placing the plastic-handled brushing unit into a plastic holder/recharger will recharge the toothbrush unit. If no metal electrical contact is made, how can this recharge the toothbrush?
Blackout Tattoos: Now That's Some Serious Ink
Blackout tattoos aren't just being used to cover up older art. They're their own type of tattoos, sought by people who want to make a bold statement.
UFO Evidence
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Does good UFO evidence exist? Can we find proof of UFOs? And if we did, would it matter? Scientists and laymen have searched for years. Read more about their hunt and how they try to solve the problem of UFO evidence.