One-way mirrors are synonymous with detective scenes. A criminal sits in a bright, white room with a big mirror on one of the walls, and on the other side cops sit in darkness to observe. Th... read more
Apr 13, 2013
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Dog is man's best friend, and yet we still do not completely understand what is going on in their mind. We do know, however, a good amount about their eyes and how the world must look to th... read more
Mar 4, 2013
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We all know if you shake up a can of soda and open it, it will cover the immediate area in a sugary mess. A lot of people think tapping the top of the can will prevent this, but that's actu... read more
Nov 2, 2012
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There is a lot of uncertainty in the world, but surely we can rely on our senses to accurately tell us about our own body, right? Not a day goes by that my veins don't look blue, so why are... read more
Oct 24, 2012
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One of the mistakes I learned growing up was brushing my teeth before eating breakfast, sitting down with a minty mouth and going for the OJ. One sip is all it took to realize something had ... read more
Aug 31, 2012
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Perhaps one of the most exciting aspects of the warmer seasons is being able to experience the fierceness of a thunderstorm, watching lightning turn the night into day and being humbled by t... read more
Aug 26, 2012
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On July 4th as America celebrated its 236th birthday, people came together for a conference in Geneva, Switzerland to discuss important data regarding one of the biggest mysteries in the uni... read more
Jul 6, 2012
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Most people have seen it before, a flag positioned halfway down the pole to represent the passing and mourning of a prominent figure. Whether it be the death of famous person or the brave, l... read more
Apr 12, 2012
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If you have seen someone in Army uniform, then you may have seen an American flag patch on their arm. It isn't too tough to imagine why they would wear a patch representing the country they... read more
Mar 18, 2012
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I once heard that the sky is blue because it reflects the ocean and the ocean is blue because it reflects the sky. It's not a very satisfying answer. How would a system like that even start... read more
Feb 15, 2012
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Every kid has their favorite stuffed animal growing up, and for many it is the stuffed bear. Maybe it is the smile it has, or the soft fur you can lay your face against or just the comfort o... read more
Feb 15, 2012
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You have probably seen the commercial before. A wristband that, when worn, gives the user amazing abilities. Suddenly they can breath easier, they have more energy, and they can even balance... read more
Jan 6, 2012
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Whenever you see a weather report with rain (or snow) in the forecast, it gives the chance of precipitation. How do they get that number, exactly? read more
Dec 8, 2011
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This phrase is thrown around sit to refers to a person who acts as an early warning sign for their friends; perhaps the cautious kid in the bunch would fit into this group. So where did this... read more
Dec 3, 2011
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Dogs, for whatever reason, love to eat everything they can. They will even choose the kids toys over a fresh bowl of dog food if they had the choice. But just because they will eat pretty mu... read more
Jun 27, 2011
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Waking up in the morning and feeling ready to take on the day can be difficult for some without a cup of coffee in them. Others prefer energy drinks to get the boost they need. Either way, t... read more
Jun 20, 2011
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The banana is a fruit that a lot of Americans do not eat on a regular basis. Perhaps it is because those darn things are so hard to open. It is always a privilege to get a banana whose stem ... read more
Apr 24, 2011
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Space is full of wonders, ranging from activtiy in our own solar system to phenomena found 13-billion light-years from Earth. A lunar eclipse is one of these astronomical marvels that comes ... read more
Dec 20, 2010
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A while back there was a popular paragraph floating around the internet where most words were scrambled and yet the paragraph is still able to be read as if it were spelled correctly. It sou... read more
Dec 9, 2010
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Sports drinks always boast about their abundance of electrolytes and how they are essential to consume when working out, but they never explain why. read more
May 15, 2010
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It was a simpler time, it was a better time. Back in the black and white times of history, technology was at its infancy and the video cameras of that day weren't quite as effici... read more
Apr 28, 2010
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Marijuana has been under scrutiny for years regarding its legalization and its use in the medical field. While still illegal for the most part, it has not stopped smokers from lighting up an... read more
Apr 20, 2010
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With the coming of spring and the rising temperatures, many people are heading outdoors to enjoy the weather and get some color back on their pale, winter skin. Why do we get tans, though? read more
Apr 11, 2010
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If someone came up to you in a party and said 'I bet you that two people here have the same birthday,' what would you say? It would seem rather unlikely given there are 365 days in a year.... read more
Apr 5, 2010
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Scenario: it's a hot summer's day. You're outside hanging with friends trying to find something to do. One of them suggests going to get ice cream; you fall in love with this idea immedia... read more
Mar 29, 2010
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It's an old saying that you may have heard your parents tell you: the whiter the bread, the faster you're dead, which implies that choosing white bread over something like wheat ca... read more
Mar 22, 2010
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When you think of bees and honey you may picture a beekeeper in one those full body suits. Undoubtedly at one point and time you've seen a beekeeper on TV removing the lid from a hive a... read more
Mar 2, 2010
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If a child has been abducted in your area then you've most likely seen messages on the news or on electronic highway signs providing information about the issue such as the child's... read more
Feb 23, 2010
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So you're driving down the highway at night and listening to some tunes when all of the sudden someone comes up on your tail end. Next thing you know their headlights are blaring into the c... read more
Feb 16, 2010
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Smoke detectors, which have been commercially available since circa 1969, have proven to have a huge advantage in promising the safety of people if a fire breaks out in a house or building. ... read more
Feb 1, 2010
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Does potassium combat sodium in the body? This question arose in my mind a while back when I saw these little yogurt shots that boasted the promise that the potassium in them would "flush so... read more
Jan 19, 2010
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Formally known as High Occupancy Vehicle lanes (HOV), carpool lanes are the lanes on a highway reserved for cars with a driver and at least one passenger, emergency vehicles and motorcycles.... read more
Dec 15, 2009
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The past few months have been busy with meteor showers ranging from the Perseids in August, the Orionids in October, the Leonids in November, and the Gemenids which peak tonight (Dec. 13) an... read more
Dec 13, 2009
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"I can't pee", you say as a mother or father watches over and insists that you have do. After sitting on the toilet and arguing with your parents about wanting to just go to bed, they t... read more
Dec 2, 2009
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Thanksgiving, a day comprised of great family gatherings, stories you probably never want to be told, and grandmothers who drink too much. After thanksgiving dinner everyone sits back and un... read more
Nov 26, 2009
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Bologna is a famous lunch meat in America, whether you eat it on a sandwich or on a Lunchable cracker. In this country we pronounce the word as "baloney", and yet it is spelled in way that ... read more
Nov 14, 2009
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Everyone learns grammar in elementary school, and yet 12 years later people are still making mistakes. The most popular examples of this are using the right form of 'to' and '... read more
Nov 8, 2009
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Peeing, a topic usually considered taboo, is a natural body function. Since it's something done multiple times a day, it has become a behavior that we may not think about much, but at one p... read more
Oct 27, 2009
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Have you had to deal with someone playing loud music? In college this is a popular occurrence, and it's always at the most inconvenient times. Something interesting about this music you... read more
Oct 22, 2009
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Morning wood - scientifically named Nocturnal Penile Tumescence (NPT) - is the random occurrence of an erection that men can experience upon waking up in the morning. I'm sure most men ... read more
Oct 19, 2009
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When you click the home button in an application on the iPhone or iPod Touch, it brings you back to the home screen, but the program is still running in memory in the background. This can le... read more
Oct 14, 2009
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It's a favorite at movie theaters and home theaters alike, comes in varieties from plain to buttered to kettle, and only takes a few minutes to prepare. Although it's a snack food ... read more
Oct 12, 2009
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What is pickling? I'm sure at one point or another you've run into the term pickled onion or egg, and everyone knows that Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, but what doe... read more
Oct 11, 2009
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What's the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit? When we download software or operating systems, there is usually an option to download either, so there must be importance to the subjec... read more
Oct 6, 2009
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Sodium is a popular additive in food, found mostly in frozen and fast food products. For some (especially college students) it can be hard to maintain a healthy sodium level when these types... read more
Sep 21, 2009
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After the first medical studies performed on cigarettes found a definitive link to lung cancer, cigarette companies responded in different ways, including adding a filter to their products. ... read more
Sep 14, 2009
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