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How does a thermos work?

It's getting (and staying) hot in here

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Why does a shuttlecock turn when you hit it?

A little bird(ie) told me...

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What does "feels like" temperature mean?

"Feels like" this'll be a great article to read.

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How do record players work?

Turntable? More like learn-table.

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How does the Doppler effect work?

That thing that makes cars go "neeeeyowww"

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How does your phone track steps?

I’ll walk you through it step-by-step.

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Why does glass break so easily?

I'll be transparent...

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Why does traveling make you tired?

Going from point A to point Zzzzzzz

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Why does a wooden spoon stop water from boiling over in a pot?

A penne saved is a penne earned.

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Why does the sound of nails on a chalkboard give you chills?

Thank goodness for dry erase boards

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How are speed limits determined?

You won’t get pulled over for clicking too fast to read this article

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What happens to the temperature of the atmosphere the higher you go?

The forecast? Complicated.

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Do sports teams that train in high altitudes have a home advantage?

High elevation = high scores?

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Can you cook pasta without boiling water?

I can also confirm that a watched pot does indeed boil

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What causes the weird throbbing sound when you drive with only one window down?

WHOMP WHOMP WHOMP...

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How do laser pointers work?

Your dog or cat may be wondering...

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Why does plastic turn yellow?

We've cracked this polymer-der mystery

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Why does your voice sound different on a recording?

Hear me out — your ears are deceiving you

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Why do paper cuts hurt so much?

Don’t worry. You're safe if you didn't print this article.

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How do clouds float?

You'll be on cloud nine after you learn this