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Why don’t woodpeckers get brain damage?
Zoology Caitlin Olson 11/21/24 Zoology Caitlin Olson 11/21/24

Why don’t woodpeckers get brain damage?

Best paired with your favorite head-banging music

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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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Why do we say "make a beeline"?
Language, Zoology Caitlin Olson 11/7/24 Language, Zoology Caitlin Olson 11/7/24

Why do we say "make a beeline"?

Quick! Make a beeline to click on this article.

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Why are there more decimals between 0-1 than whole numbers between 0-∞?
Math Caitlin Olson 10/31/24 Math Caitlin Olson 10/31/24

Why are there more decimals between 0-1 than whole numbers between 0-∞?

Some infinities are bigger than other infinities

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Why do leaves change color in the fall?
Biology Madeline Thach 10/24/24 Biology Madeline Thach 10/24/24

Why do leaves change color in the fall?

Orange you glad you read this article?

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How did Dr Pepper get its name?
Food & Drink, History Caitlin Olson 10/17/24 Food & Drink, History Caitlin Olson 10/17/24

How did Dr Pepper get its name?

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for the missing period

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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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Why does salt make food taste better?
Anatomy, Food & Drink, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 10/3/24 Anatomy, Food & Drink, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 10/3/24

Why does salt make food taste better?

Our least bland article yet

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Why do joints crack?
Anatomy Caitlin Olson 9/26/24 Anatomy Caitlin Olson 9/26/24

Why do joints crack?

And why does it feel so good?

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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 do my joints creak after yoga?
Anatomy, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 9/15/24 Anatomy, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 9/15/24

Why do my joints creak after yoga?

Is it something to worry about?

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Why does your funny bone hurt when you hit it?
Science, Anatomy, Biology Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 Science, Anatomy, Biology Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

Why does your funny bone hurt when you hit it?

Hint: You’re not actually hitting the bone.

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Why does America use a MM/DD/YY date format?
History, Language, Culture Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 History, Language, Culture Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

Why does America use a MM/DD/YY date format?

It’s like an American accent but with calendars.

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How are sloths not extinct yet from natural selection?
Science, Zoology, Biology Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 Science, Zoology, Biology Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

How are sloths not extinct yet from natural selection?

Survival of the fittest? Sloths have taken a different approach.

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Why do lizards do push ups?
Science, Zoology, Biology Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 Science, Zoology, Biology Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

Why do lizards do push ups?

Lizards do push-ups to show off, display dominance, and regulate heat. So we have more in common with lizards than we think!

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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 can't robots check the "I'm not a robot" checkbox?
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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Why is dental insurance separate from medical insurance?
History, Policy, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 History, Policy, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

Why is dental insurance separate from medical insurance?

Your teeth are a part of your body, right?

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How do court reporters type so fast?
Technology Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 Technology Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

How do court reporters type so fast?

Stenographers can type at an 360 words per minute, with an accuracy rate of 99.8%.

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