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How Zippers Work

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Better than buttons? Maybe. Less time-consuming than laces? Definitely. As far as fastening mechanisms go, the zipper is a work of art. Learn exactly what makes up a zipper and how it all fits together so perfectly.

How do plants compare to solar cells when it comes to collecting solar energy?

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How do plants compare to solar cells when it comes to collecting solar energy? Would you get more power from an acre of ground by putting solar cells on it or by raising plants?

Do whales and dolphins sleep?

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Whale sleep patterns are different from land mammals in that they are never really unconscious when they sleep. Learn about whale sleep patterns.

How do a zebra's stripes act as camouflage?

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I've heard that the black and white stripes on a zebra provide camouflage. How can this be if they're not in a black-and-white environment?

Can you make time stand still?

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Making time stand still is explained in this article. Learn about making time stand still.

What Happens if You Eat a Silica Get Packet?

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Silica packets are full of silica gel. Learn what would happen if you put that gel in your mouth.

Mushroom Facts

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Mushrooms, whether cultivated or harvested wildly, can provide a delicious addition to any meal. Learn more mushroom facts about these fungi.

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