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Why Is the Sky Blue?
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We've all probably looked up and wondered why the sky is blue instead of, say, brown. The sky is blue because of the way Earth's atmosphere scatters light from the sun.
12 Most Gay-friendly Cities in the U.S. (4 in California)
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If you are searching for the most gay-friendly cities in the U.S., you are really asking a science-of-people question: Where do laws, culture, and community line up so LGBTQ people can live ordinary lives (or at least as "ordinary" as straight people)?
Understanding the Wavelength Formula and Its Applications
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The wavelength formula is a fundamental concept in physics, particularly in the study of waves and electromagnetic radiation.
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 to Match Paint Color: Can a Machine Perfect the Process?
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How can a machine match a paint color perfectly? A spectrophotometer is your answer. Learn more how this machine can match paint.
How does glow-in-the-dark stuff work?
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You can find glow-in-the-dark item everywhere these days. Have you ever wondered how these items produce their light? Find out the answer to that question in this article.
Should you wear sunglasses while driving in the rain?
Wearing sunglasses while driving in rain actually helps. Find out why you should wear sunglasses while driving in the rain at HowStuffWorks.
Got a Cowlick? Hair Styling Doesn't Have to Be Impossible
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It's the rare person indeed who is always pleased with how their hair looks. Most of us have to fight it a little bit (or a lot) to get it the way we want it. If you have a cowlick, hair management is even more of a struggle.
That Faint Light in the Night Sky Could Be the Gegenschein
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The gegenschein, "faint light" in German, occurs under very specific astronomical conditions when the sun reaches the exact opposite of Earth from wherever you're stargazing.
Can the curvature of the Earth only be seen from outer space?
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Can the curvature of the Earth only be seen from outer space?