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What is star jelly?
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Star jelly sounds like it could be some sort of cosmic spread for toast -- complete with a flashy label boasting, "Now with 50 percent more universe!" Unfortunately, the real story of star jelly is far less tasty -- and far more terrestrial.
Can humans regrow fingers?
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Fetuses can regrow almost anything that gets damaged while in the womb. Children up to the age of two have been known to regrow fingertips with no outside help. And at least one person has regrown a fingertip with the help of a substance extracted from pig bladders.
What makes adhesives sticky?
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Used in a variety of everyday applications, adhesives come in many forms, including glue, tape and sealant. Learn more about what makes adhesives sticky from this article.
What Sandpaper Grit Is Best Before Priming?
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You need to choose sandpaper grit size according to the material you're preparing to prime. Learn more about what sandpaper grit you should use before priming from this article.
How Bioluminescence Works
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Bioluminescence is an organism's ability to produce light through a chemical reaction. Learn about bioluminescence and how bioluminescent organisms produce light.
How Asbestos Works
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Asbestos has been around for 3,000 years, but it wasn't until the 1980s that we realized its dangers. Learn more about asbestos.
Trinitite: How the First Nuclear Bomb Turned Sand to Glass
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Sand turned to glass at White Sands Missile Range. What do we know today about the remnants of the world's first nuclear blast?
What Is Bleach? How Bleach Works
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If you open up the cupboards of most kitchens in America, you'll probably find bleach. Check out this article all about bleach.
What is corneotherapy?
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The basic idea behind corneotherapy is that any problems apparent at the surface of the skin are caused by an immune response. See how corneotherapy works.
How Allergies Work
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If you've got allergies, you know the drill. Learn allergy symptoms, reactions and the immune-system mix-up we call an "allergy."