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What happens to the temperature of the atmosphere the higher you go?
Astronomy, Physics Caitlin Olson 10/23/25 Astronomy, Physics Caitlin Olson 10/23/25

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

The forecast? Complicated.

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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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How can we see the Milky Way if we are in it?
Science, Astronomy Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 Science, Astronomy Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

How can we see the Milky Way if we are in it?

Imagine the Milky Way galaxy like a stack of pancakes.

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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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Why do stars twinkle? And do stars actually twinkle?
Science, Astronomy Caitlin Olson 4/18/24 Science, Astronomy Caitlin Olson 4/18/24

Why do stars twinkle? And do stars actually twinkle?

Get ready for some scintillating knowledge!

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Why are skyscrapers made of glass?
History, Technology, Engineering Caitlin Olson 4/11/24 History, Technology, Engineering Caitlin Olson 4/11/24

Why are skyscrapers made of glass?

Two important innovations allow us to scrape the sky with these glassy giants.

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What is a black hole?
Science, Astronomy, Physics Caitlin Olson 11/30/23 Science, Astronomy, Physics Caitlin Olson 11/30/23

What is a black hole?

Chances are it’s probably not a wormhole.

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