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Where does trash go?
Policy, Technology, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 9/4/25 Policy, Technology, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 9/4/25

Where does trash go?

Nothing but trash talk in this one

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Why do we have leap years?
History, Math, Astronomy, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 8/14/25 History, Math, Astronomy, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 8/14/25

Why do we have leap years?

Take a leap of faith that this article will be worth your time

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Can you cook pasta without boiling water?
Food & Drink, Life Skills, Chemistry, Physics Caitlin Olson 7/17/25 Food & Drink, Life Skills, Chemistry, Physics Caitlin Olson 7/17/25

Can you cook pasta without boiling water?

I can also confirm that a watched pot does indeed boil

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Why does oversleeping make you tired?
Anatomy, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 7/10/25 Anatomy, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 7/10/25

Why does oversleeping make you tired?

I yawned so much writing this

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What does shaving cream do?
Chemistry, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 6/19/25 Chemistry, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 6/19/25

What does shaving cream do?

Let me shave you the trouble of researching this yourself

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Do you need to wash dishes with hot water?
Life Skills Caitlin Olson 5/15/25 Life Skills Caitlin Olson 5/15/25

Do you need to wash dishes with hot water?

Hot takes incoming…

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How does superglue work?
Chemistry, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 1/23/25 Chemistry, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 1/23/25

How does superglue work?

It’s super cool.

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How does Drano work?
Life Skills, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 12/5/24 Life Skills, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 12/5/24

How does Drano work?

🔥 + 🫧 = 🚰

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Why do my joints creak after yoga?
Anatomy, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 9/15/24 Anatomy, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 9/15/24

Why do my joints creak after yoga?

Is it something to worry about?

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Why is dental insurance separate from medical insurance?
History, Policy, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 History, Policy, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

Why is dental insurance separate from medical insurance?

Your teeth are a part of your body, right?

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Why is it easier to balance a bike in motion?
Science, Life Skills, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 Science, Life Skills, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

Why is it easier to balance a bike in motion?

It’s easier to ride a bike than to understand why it’s easy to ride a bike.

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Why is there cotton in pill bottles?
History, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 History, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

Why is there cotton in pill bottles?

And should you take it out after opening?

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Do elevator “Close Door” buttons really work?
Life Skills, Policy, Technology Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 Life Skills, Policy, Technology Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

Do elevator “Close Door” buttons really work?

It depends. If you're in the United States, probably not. If you're outside the U.S., probably so.

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Why do clean sheets feel so good?
Life Skills, Psychology Caitlin Olson 8/22/24 Life Skills, Psychology Caitlin Olson 8/22/24

Why do clean sheets feel so good?

Definitely a top-tier life experience.

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Does soap need bubbles to clean?
Science, Life Skills, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 7/25/24 Science, Life Skills, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 7/25/24

Does soap need bubbles to clean?

I hate to burst your bubble…

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Why is the first pancake always bad?
Science, Food & Drink, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 7/4/24 Science, Food & Drink, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 7/4/24

Why is the first pancake always bad?

Don’t settle for a flop(jack).

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What does it mean to darn socks?
Life Skills Caitlin Olson 4/18/24 Life Skills Caitlin Olson 4/18/24

What does it mean to darn socks?

Darning is a simple sewing technique used to mend holes or reinforce worn out spots on any knit clothing item, including socks and sweaters.

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How are cosmetic expiration dates determined?
Science, Life Skills, Policy, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 4/17/24 Science, Life Skills, Policy, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 4/17/24

How are cosmetic expiration dates determined?

It turns out the U.S. has more of a “you do you” approach to consumer safety regulation.

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Why does frying in oil make food crispy?
Science, Food & Drink, Chemistry, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 4/11/24 Science, Food & Drink, Chemistry, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 4/11/24

Why does frying in oil make food crispy?

If you've ever wondered why your food tastes so good when it's cooked in oil, it's because of a little thing called heat transfer.

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Does soaking beans reduce gas?
Science, Life Skills, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 4/11/24 Science, Life Skills, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 4/11/24

Does soaking beans reduce gas?

The more you soak, the less you toot?

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