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How does SETI home work?

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How does this SETI@home thing work? I keep hearing about it on the radio but no one really explains what's going on. What do extraterrestrials have to do with screen savers?

What is silica gel and why do I find little packets of it in everything I buy?

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Many of the things I buy contain little packets of crystals. Some of them actually say "Silica Gel" on them, but many are unlabeled or say something like, "Do not eat." I have found these packets in electronics, vitamins and even in some pepperoni I

What is the crystalline substance found in disposable diapers?

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When we change our baby's diaper, he often has what we politely refer to as "crystal butt." There are little clear crystals on his bottom. It seems like they come from his diaper. Do you know what these crystals are?

How do digital answering machines work?

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What exactly are the components of a digital answering machine? How does voice get recorded? And then, how is it played back on demand?

What is in moth balls? Is it harmful to people?

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Moth balls use fumes to kill moths and moth larvae. Learn more about moth balls and find out what the main active ingredient is in moth balls.

How does hemp work?

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How does hemp work? What do rope and "organic clothes" and drugs have to do with each other?

How much gold is there in the world?

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I recall hearing once that all of the world's gold could be formed into a cube measuring 18 feet by 18 feet on a side, or something like that. Is that true? If so, how much would it weigh and how much would it be worth?

Infant Botulism

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How does botulism work? I have heard that infants can get botulism poisoning from honey. Why can't infants eat honey?

What Is a Deep Cycle Battery, and How Does It Differ From a Standard One?

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What is the difference between a normal lead-acid car battery and a "deep cycle" battery? I have a trolling motor on my boat and I don't see why I can't use my car's battery with it rather than spending another $80 on a deep cycle battery.

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