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What are calories? How are they measured in food?

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I read labels on food packages and always see the number of calories listed. What are calories? How are they measured in food?

My scanner has a resolution of 9600x1200 dpi -- what do those numbers mean?

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Scanners vary in resolution and sharpness, and their dots per inch (dpi) are determined by two "sampling rates." Find out how they affect your scanner's functionality.

How can a totally logical machine like a computer generate a random number?

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C programming can create a formula for a computer to generate a random number, but there are other ways to. Check out this explanation and diagram.

Do the Digits in My Social Security Number Represent Anything in Particular?

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Is it just a random number? Moreover, do they recycle Social Security numbers so that if someone dies, that number goes back into action?

What is the UV index and how is it calculated?

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Every night on the news, the weatherperson reports the UV index. What is the UV index and how is it calculated?

How does a self-winding watch work?

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Curious about how a self-winding watch works? Take a look at the mechanics inside a self-winding watch.

Slow Cooker Questions

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This article answers common slow cooker questions. Learn about using a slow cooker, including advice on slow cooker size, food safety, and more.

Cooking Oil Questions

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Get answers to cooking oil questions, including a description of different kinds of olive oils, how to store cooking oil, and more practical tips.

Parchment Paper Questions

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This article has the answers to your parchment paper questions. Learn what parchment paper is, and how you can use it in baking and other cooking.

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