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How Spud Guns Work
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A spud gun can hurl potatoes hundreds of feet at close to 400 miles per hour. But why is this staple of the dinner table such a popular projectile? Learn the science of spud guns and how they can be customized.
How Solar Yard Lights Work
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Solar yard lights generate and store their own power in the day and release it at night. Learn how solar yard lights can illuminate your yard without wiring.
Will solar powered cars ever take over the streets?
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Will solar powered cars ever take over the streets? Keep reading to discover is solar powered cars will become a reality.
Secondary Colors: How to Use Purple, Green and Orange
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Secondary colors are the superstars that shine when any two of the three primary colors — red, blue and yellow — team up. The results are orange, green and purple. Think of them as the second level of the color wheel. In art class or any creative field, these hues are essential for building a full spectrum of colors.
What Are Ley Lines?
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Is the world really connected by an intricate, invisible web of knowledge-expanding energy waves? Sure, it's called the Internet -- and you're channeling it right now! Oh, you were asking about the ley lines? We've got an answer for that too.
Why Fido Follows You Everywhere, and Why That's Awesome
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Dog owners know: Their four-legged friends are stuck to them like Velcro. But why? Are they afraid of being left behind, or is it something else?
Mongolian Death Worm: The Gobi Desert's Deadliest Cryptid
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The Mongolian Death Worm is a legendary cryptid of Gobi Desert folklore with a deadly reputation. Explore the origins of the venomous sand-dwelling creature.
How the Papacy Works
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Given Pope Francis's recent health challenges, discussions regarding potential successors have emerged within the Catholic community.
How X-rays Work
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X-ray machines seem to do the impossible: They see straight through clothing, flesh and even metal, thanks to some very cool scientific principles at work. Find out how X-ray machines see straight to your bones.
How Laser Communication Works
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When speed is everything and light marks the universe's speed limit, lasers are bound to be the answer. At least, that's what NASA and a bunch of Wall Street types are betting on.