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Biting on aluminum foil can be painful. Why?
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Biting on aluminum foil can be painful -- basically, when you bite on foil, you build a battery in your mouth. Ouch!
How Ultrasonic Welding Works
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You probably know that high pitched or high frequency sounds can break materials apart. But did you know that high frequency sounds can be used to bond materials together?
How can I make my own battery to win a contest at school?
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I am entering a chemistry contest at my high school. The goal is to build the battery that produces the most watts for one minute. Our battery can't be bigger then 1 foot in any direction and can't use strong acids. What are the best chemicals to use, and what's the best design?
A Kid-friendly Introduction to Magnets and Magnetism
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Magnetism is at work all around you. Even our Earth is a giant magnet!
What if I Put Aluminum Foil in the Microwave?
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We've all been told not to put aluminum foil in the microwave. Stories of incredible explosions and fires are usually at the center of these ominous warnings. Why is that?
6 Most Dangerous Toys Of The 80s
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The 1980s brought us such cultural tragedies as big hair, glam metal, and an entire decade of neo-conservative government rule. It also provided kids with some life-threatening toys (surprisingly, they weren't GI Joe action figures). All things considered though, the 80s were relatively quiet in terms of dangerous toys (the days of having fun with [...] The post 6 Most Dangerous Toys Of The 80s appeared first on Goliath.
Tungsten's Boiling Point Is 10,030 F and Other Crazy Facts
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Tungsten's hardness and heat resistance make it a must for products like rocket engine nozzles, armor-piercing bullets and even the humble light bulb filament. In fact, pure tungsten boils at 10,030 F, the same as the photosphere of the sun.
The Tools Quiz
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Don't go hammering the wrong thing because you think you know what tools are supposed to be used for. Why don't you take this quiz to prove to us that you actually know when and where to use them? Can you really identify all these tools?
Can You Pass This Periodic Table Trivia Quiz?
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Let's take a trip back to high school chemistry class! Do you remember all those fun things you were taught about the periodic table? Jog your memory with this quiz, and we'll tell you how much knowledge your big brain managed to retain.
What are self-tapping machine screws?
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Screws are differentiated by many characteristics, including how and where they're used. Learn what self-tapping machine screws are in this article.