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The Immigrant Paradox: Why Acculturation Should Not Mean Assimilation
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Studies have shown that for immigrants, assimilation into the new culture can be bad for your health, family relationships and educational attainment.
Why don't pandas hibernate?
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If pandas are called bears, then do pandas hibernate like other bears? Find out whether pandas hibernate and the reason behind the answer.
Why do people share embarrassing information online?
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When some people share information online, it might seem embarrassing information. Do you reveal too much online? Learn how to share information online.
Why Does the U.S. Use Fahrenheit Instead of Celsius?
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While most of the rest of the world has switched to Celsius, the U.S. continues to use the Fahrenheit temperature scale, apparently out of simple inertia.
What is silica gel and why do I find little packets of it in everything I buy?
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Many of the things I buy contain little packets of crystals. Some of them actually say "Silica Gel" on them, but many are unlabeled or say something like, "Do not eat." I have found these packets in electronics, vitamins and even in some pepperoni I
Why Do Some People Get Called for Jury Duty More Than Others?
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Have you been called for jury duty four times while your friend never has? Find out if some people get summoned for jury duty more than others.
Why is there a bulge in the exhaust pipe of my dirt bike?
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I have a dirt bike, and the exhaust pipe has this big bulge in it near the engine. What is the bulge for?
What is activated charcoal and why is it used in filters?
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Charcoal is carbon. Activated charcoal is charcoal that has been treated with oxygen to open up millions of tiny pores between the carbon atoms. What does this have to do with its absorbancy?
Why is sitting in a chair for long periods bad for your back?
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You may have heard that sitting is bad for your back, but did you know it can cause back strain? Read how sitting is bad for you back in long stretches.
Why Is There a Crack in the Liberty Bell?
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Older than the founding of the United States, the Liberty Bell has endured as a symbol of freedom for many Americans, even though that was not its original role.