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What causes the weird throbbing sound when you drive with only one window down?
Physics Caitlin Olson 6/12/25 Physics Caitlin Olson 6/12/25

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

WHOMP WHOMP WHOMP...

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Why does glass break so easily?
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Why does glass break so easily?

I'll be transparent...

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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 recordingโ€‹?
Anatomy, Physics, Psychology Caitlin Olson 3/6/25 Anatomy, Physics, Psychology Caitlin Olson 3/6/25

Why does your voice sound different on a recordingโ€‹?

Hear me out โ€” your ears are deceiving you

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Why does traveling make you tired?
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Why does traveling make you tired?

Going from point A to point Zzzzzzz

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Why do paper cuts hurt so much?
Anatomy, Physics Caitlin Olson 2/6/25 Anatomy, Physics Caitlin Olson 2/6/25

Why do paper cuts hurt so much?

Donโ€™t worry. You're safe if you didn't print this article.

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How do clouds float?
Physics Caitlin Olson 1/9/25 Physics Caitlin Olson 1/9/25

How do clouds float?

You'll be on cloud nine after you learn this

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Why does a wooden spoon stop water from boiling over in a pot?
Food & Drink, Physics Caitlin Olson 11/14/24 Food & Drink, Physics Caitlin Olson 11/14/24

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

A penne saved is a penne earned.

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How do noise-cancelling headphones work?
Technology, Physics, Music Caitlin Olson 10/10/24 Technology, Physics, Music Caitlin Olson 10/10/24

How do noise-cancelling headphones work?

Let's make some noise for noise cancellation

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How do birds navigate during migration?
Zoology, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/19/24 Zoology, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/19/24

How do birds navigate during migration?

I think we can rule out Google Maps.

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Why does the sky turn pink at sunset?
Science, Astronomy, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 Science, Astronomy, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

Why does the sky turn pink at sunset?

Don't miss the science behind nature's best Instagram filter.

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Why does electricity make noise?
Science, Technology, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 Science, Technology, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

Why does electricity make noise?

Discover the electrifying reason why AC/DC isn't just a legendary rock band.

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Why are you more buoyant in salt water?
Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

Why are you more buoyant in salt water?

While you may feel weightless, I assure you, you are not.

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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?

Itโ€™s easier to ride a bike than to understand why itโ€™s easy to ride a bike.

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How does siphoning work?
Science, Physics, Engineering Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 Science, Physics, Engineering Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

How does siphoning work?

Please donโ€™t cite this when you go to steal gasoline.

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How does your phone track steps?
Engineering, Technology, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 Engineering, Technology, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

How does your phone track steps?

Iโ€™ll walk you through it step-by-step.

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How does carbon dating work?
Chemistry, Biology, History, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/12/24 Chemistry, Biology, History, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/12/24

How does carbon dating work?

Swipe right for science.

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Why is the ocean blue if water is clear?
Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 7/18/24 Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 7/18/24

Why is the ocean blue if water is clear?

I promise this isn't the start to a riddle

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What causes the Earth to spin?
Science, Astronomy, Physics Caitlin Olson 6/20/24 Science, Astronomy, Physics Caitlin Olson 6/20/24

What causes the Earth to spin?

The original spin move.

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