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Big Families vs. Small Families: A Matter of Quantity vs. Quality?
A new study finds that kids in larger families may have more to worry about than simply dealing with hand-me-downs. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Recipe Tips
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These recipe tips give details on adjusting quantities of ingredients to feed larger or smaller crowds. Healthy snack recipe tips are also provided.
Are Meat Sweats a Real Thing?
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Some people who eat large quantities of meat break out in a sweat, apparently because digesting the protein raises their body temperature.
How Agent Orange Worked
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UAT 0- Agent Orange was a potent herbicide and defoliant used in large quantities during the Vietnam War. Learn about Agent Orange and its terrible legacy.
Half-Life Formula: Components and Applications
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In nuclear physics, the concept of half-life plays a crucial role in understanding the decay of radioactive substances. Scientists use the half-life formula in other disciplines to predict the rate of decay, as well as measure the age of ancient artifacts through carbon dating.
What Is the Formula for Velocity?
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Many people get speed and velocity confused. It's no surprise because the terms are often used interchangeably. But they're not quite the same thing. So how do you find the velocity of an object?
Can You Name These Mathematical Symbols?
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Mathematics is a language, and a major part of speaking that language is understanding the symbols it uses. If you are a true math whiz, do you think you can name all of the symbols in this quiz? Let’s hope your answer = Yes! Start the quiz!
Physics Displacement Formula: How to Calculate Displacement
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Physicists use the displacement formula to find an object's change in position. It sounds simple, but calculating displacement can quickly get complicated.
How is volcanic ash made?
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Volcanic ash is what's left after a volcano literally blows its top. Learn how volcanic ash can devastate everything under its gray blanket.
What Is Sodium Nitrate in Processed Meats, and Is It Harmful?
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Sodium nitrate and its relative sodium nitrite are preservatives that you find in lots of processed meats. Learn why they add these preservatives to food.