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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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How do magnets work?
Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 4/18/24 Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 4/18/24

How do magnets work?

Get ready for a refresher on electrons!

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How do gas pumps know when to stop pumping?
Science, Engineering, Physics, Technology Caitlin Olson 4/17/24 Science, Engineering, Physics, Technology Caitlin Olson 4/17/24

How do gas pumps know when to stop pumping?

I hope you’re feeling pumped for some physics!

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Why do candles smoke when blown out?
Science, Chemistry, Physics Caitlin Olson 4/11/24 Science, Chemistry, Physics Caitlin Olson 4/11/24

Why do candles smoke when blown out?

What if I told you the smoke is actually vaporized wax?

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Why do trains make a screeching noise?
Engineering, Physics Caitlin Olson 4/11/24 Engineering, Physics Caitlin Olson 4/11/24

Why do trains make a screeching noise?

Chugga-chugga-choo-screech

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What is quantum entanglement?
Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 4/11/24 Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 4/11/24

What is quantum entanglement?

I can’t explain it in this blurb.

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How are magnets manufactured?
Engineering, Technology, Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 1/11/24 Engineering, Technology, Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 1/11/24

How are magnets manufactured?

It takes a powerful magnet to make lots of other magnets.

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Why does helium make your voice higher?
Science, Anatomy, Physics, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 12/21/23 Science, Anatomy, Physics, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 12/21/23

Why does helium make your voice higher?

Read this one in a chipmunk voice.

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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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What does E=mc² mean?
Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 10/5/23 Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 10/5/23

What does E=mc² mean?

Mass is energy. Energy is mass.

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How does lightning work?
Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 3/3/23 Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 3/3/23

How does lightning work?

The answer might shock you.

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Why does the wind blow?
Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 12/9/22 Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 12/9/22

Why does the wind blow?

From gusts to breezes and everything in between, it primarily comes down to temperature.

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