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Technology, Engineering Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 Technology, Engineering Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

Why can't robots check the "I'm not a robot" checkbox?

Robots absolutely can check a box on command. But that checkbox is tracking way more information than a simple checkbox click to determine whether you're a human or a robot.

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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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Engineering, Culture, Technology Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 Engineering, Culture, Technology Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

Why are motorcycles so loud?

VROOM!

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Science, Chemistry, Technology Caitlin Olson 6/27/24 Science, Chemistry, Technology Caitlin Olson 6/27/24

How do fireworks work?

Our most explosive article yet

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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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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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Science, Technology, Engineering Caitlin Olson 4/11/24 Science, Technology, Engineering Caitlin Olson 4/11/24

How does Bluetooth work?

Bluetooth allows for the transferring of data between two devices over a short distance via ultra high frequency radio waves.

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Life Skills, Science, Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Caitlin Olson 2/22/24 Life Skills, Science, Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Caitlin Olson 2/22/24

How do thermal printers work?

Heat + ink + paper = receipt

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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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Technology, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 12/28/23 Technology, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 12/28/23

What is the difference between 4WD and AWD?

What’s the same? Well, both types will always have four wheels.

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Science, Life Skills, Engineering, Technology Caitlin Olson 10/26/23 Science, Life Skills, Engineering, Technology Caitlin Olson 10/26/23

What is tempered glass?

Heating and cooling makes it a LOT stronger.

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Science, Technology, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 8/10/23 Science, Technology, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 8/10/23

What is freeze drying?

It should be called “freeze drying drying”.

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Technology, Life Skills, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 6/1/23 Technology, Life Skills, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 6/1/23

How does dry cleaning work?

The first thing you should know is that dry cleaning is not dry.

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Life Skills, Technology Caitlin Olson 2/17/23 Life Skills, Technology Caitlin Olson 2/17/23

What do our recyclables become?

Cans, bottles, cardboard and more: Learn about your trash’s next life.

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