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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 birds chirp in the morning?
Science, Zoology Caitlin Olson 6/13/24 Science, Zoology Caitlin Olson 6/13/24

Why do birds chirp in the morning?

The early bird gets the โ€ฆ solo?

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How does popcorn pop?
Science, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 6/6/24 Science, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 6/6/24

How does popcorn pop?

And why do we eat it at the movies?

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Why is 1 not a prime number?
Math Caitlin Olson 5/30/24 Math Caitlin Olson 5/30/24

Why is 1 not a prime number?

Fun fact: One wasn't even considered to be a *number* for a long time.

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Is peanut butter a liquid?
Science, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 5/23/24 Science, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 5/23/24

Is peanut butter a liquid?

This might seem nuts, butโ€ฆ

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Why is tennis scoring so weird?
History, Culture, Language Caitlin Olson 5/16/24 History, Culture, Language Caitlin Olson 5/16/24

Why is tennis scoring so weird?

Youโ€™re gonna โ€œloveโ€ this one!

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How do plants with purple leaves photosynthesize?
Science, Biology Caitlin Olson 5/9/24 Science, Biology Caitlin Olson 5/9/24

How do plants with purple leaves photosynthesize?

Also, why are most plants green anyway?

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Why do we say "brand" new?
Language, History Caitlin Olson 4/25/24 Language, History Caitlin Olson 4/25/24

Why do we say "brand" new?

And, for that matter, why do we say brand โ€œspankingโ€ new?

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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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What do antioxidants do and why do we need antioxidants if we need oxygen to survive?
Science, Biology, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 4/18/24 Science, Biology, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 4/18/24

What do antioxidants do and why do we need antioxidants if we need oxygen to survive?

Take a deep breath and then dive into the biochemistry that keeps you trucking along.

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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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Why do we use metaphors?
Language, Psychology Caitlin Olson 4/18/24 Language, Psychology Caitlin Olson 4/18/24

Why do we use metaphors?

We use one unique metaphor for every 25 words spoken.

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Why do camels have humps?
Science, Biology, Zoology Caitlin Olson 4/18/24 Science, Biology, Zoology Caitlin Olson 4/18/24

Why do camels have humps?

โ€œMy humps, my humps, my lovely, fatty lumps.โ€

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What is vinegar and how does vinegar preserve food?
Science, Chemistry, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 4/18/24 Science, Chemistry, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 4/18/24

What is vinegar and how does vinegar preserve food?

And what exactly is the โ€œmotherโ€ of vinegar?

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What does it mean to darn socks?
Life Skills Caitlin Olson 4/18/24 Life Skills Caitlin Olson 4/18/24

What does it mean to darn socks?

Darning is a simple sewing technique used to mend holes or reinforce worn out spots on any knit clothing item, including socks and sweaters.

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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 youโ€™re feeling pumped for some physics!

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Why do we rub our eyes when we are tired?
Science, Anatomy, Biology Caitlin Olson 4/17/24 Science, Anatomy, Biology Caitlin Olson 4/17/24

Why do we rub our eyes when we are tired?

Itโ€™s an instinct that prepares us for sleep. But you might want to think twice before doing it.

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How are cosmetic expiration dates determined?
Science, Life Skills, Policy, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 4/17/24 Science, Life Skills, Policy, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 4/17/24

How are cosmetic expiration dates determined?

It turns out the U.S. has more of a โ€œyou do youโ€ approach to consumer safety regulation.

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How did early Polynesian explorers find islands?
History, Science, Astronomy Caitlin Olson 4/17/24 History, Science, Astronomy Caitlin Olson 4/17/24

How did early Polynesian explorers find islands?

No radio, no compass, no maps. How ancient explorers found islands in the middle of nowhere.

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Why does getting hit while cold hurt more?
Science, Biology, Anatomy Caitlin Olson 4/11/24 Science, Biology, Anatomy Caitlin Olson 4/11/24

Why does getting hit while cold hurt more?

This is the cold, hard truth.

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