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What Is Resonance?
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An object free to vibrate tends to do so at a specific rate called the object's natural, or resonant, frequency.
What Does Termite Damage Look Like?
Termites cause $5 billion worth of damage in the U.S. every year. For a bug that's about the size of an ant, that's a lot of destruction.
Ridiculous History: When Benjamin Franklin Remade the Alphabet
Not content with declaring independence from British rule, Ben Franklin wanted to declare independence from the alphabet, too.
Ancient Rock Arches Sing Songs
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HowStuffWorks learns more about the 'music' made ancient rock arch formations in Utah and other places.
Raven vs. Crow: What's the Difference?
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It's easy to mistake a crow for a raven or vice versa. But the two birds are actually pretty different.
Is Lightning Without Thunder Safe?
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Simon and Garfunkel. Peanut butter and jelly. Thunder and lightning. Some things are just better when they roll in pairs. But while we know that '60s folk singers and classic foodstuffs can also roll solo, what about these stormy BFFs?
How Autofocus Cameras Work
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Ever wonder how your camera knows what you're looking at? Understand how autofocus cameras lock on to the object you're photographing!
What Is a Metronome and How Does It Work?
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Metronomes are devices that provide a steady beat for practicing or playing music. Learn about the types of metronomes and how metronomes work.
How Movie Projectors Work
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When you see a movie in the theater, do you notice the projector? Without it, you'd be staring at a blank screen. Enter the projection booth and learn what it takes to show a movie.
Where Did the NATO Phonetic Alphabet Come From?
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You've surely heard it in the movies even if you've never used it. So who came up with the phonetic alphabet and why is it used?