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Can we build full-size buildings using LEGO-like bricks?
Engineering, Technology Caitlin Olson 5/8/25 Engineering, Technology Caitlin Olson 5/8/25

Can we build full-size buildings using LEGO-like bricks?

The ultimate LEGO expansion pack

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Why does a tire company rate restaurants?
History, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 5/1/25 History, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 5/1/25

Why does a tire company rate restaurants?

“Yes, I’ll have the caviar with a side of car tires.”

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How will 3D printing organs work?
Anatomy, Technology Caitlin Olson 4/24/25 Anatomy, Technology Caitlin Olson 4/24/25

How will 3D printing organs work?

This ain’t your grandma's HP printer

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Why do we scratch our heads when we think?
Psychology, Language Caitlin Olson 4/17/25 Psychology, Language Caitlin Olson 4/17/25

Why do we scratch our heads when we think?

It’s certainly a head-scratcher

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How does a caterpillar change into a butterfly​?
Zoology, Biology Caitlin Olson 4/10/25 Zoology, Biology Caitlin Olson 4/10/25

How does a caterpillar change into a butterfly​?

Pokémon sound effects sold separately

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How do laser pointers work?
Physics, Technology Caitlin Olson 4/3/25 Physics, Technology Caitlin Olson 4/3/25

How do laser pointers work?

Your dog or cat may be wondering...

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What makes you feel full when you're eating?
Anatomy, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 3/27/25 Anatomy, Food & Drink Caitlin Olson 3/27/25

What makes you feel full when you're eating?

Are you hungry for a human anatomy lesson?

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Why does plastic turn yellow?
Chemistry, Physics Caitlin Olson 3/20/25 Chemistry, Physics Caitlin Olson 3/20/25

Why does plastic turn yellow?

We've cracked this polymer-der mystery

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Why are hot dogs called hot dogs?
Food & Drink, Language, History Caitlin Olson 3/13/25 Food & Drink, Language, History Caitlin Olson 3/13/25

Why are hot dogs called hot dogs?

Let me be frank(furter).

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Why does your voice sound different on a recording​?
Anatomy, Physics, Psychology Caitlin Olson 3/6/25 Anatomy, Physics, Psychology Caitlin Olson 3/6/25

Why does your voice sound different on a recording​?

Hear me out — your ears are deceiving you

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Why can't chickens fly?
Policy, Zoology Caitlin Olson 2/27/25 Policy, Zoology Caitlin Olson 2/27/25

Why can't chickens fly?

It’s a little clucked up.

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Why does traveling make you tired?
Anatomy, Physics Caitlin Olson 2/20/25 Anatomy, Physics Caitlin Olson 2/20/25

Why does traveling make you tired?

Going from point A to point Zzzzzzz

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What causes the "butterflies in your stomach" feeling?
Anatomy Caitlin Olson 2/13/25 Anatomy Caitlin Olson 2/13/25

What causes the "butterflies in your stomach" feeling?

Fight, flight… or flirt?

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Why do paper cuts hurt so much?
Anatomy, Physics Caitlin Olson 2/6/25 Anatomy, Physics Caitlin Olson 2/6/25

Why do paper cuts hurt so much?

Don’t worry. You're safe if you didn't print this article.

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How does the birthday paradox work?
Math Caitlin Olson 1/30/25 Math Caitlin Olson 1/30/25

How does the birthday paradox work?

🎵 Happy birthday to you … and you too 🎵

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How does superglue work?
Chemistry, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 1/23/25 Chemistry, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 1/23/25

How does superglue work?

It’s super cool.

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Why are people ticklish?
Anatomy Caitlin Olson 1/16/25 Anatomy Caitlin Olson 1/16/25

Why are people ticklish?

And why are others immune?

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How do clouds float?
Physics Caitlin Olson 1/9/25 Physics Caitlin Olson 1/9/25

How do clouds float?

You'll be on cloud nine after you learn this

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Why do some flowers bloom in the winter?
Biology Caitlin Olson 1/2/25 Biology Caitlin Olson 1/2/25

Why do some flowers bloom in the winter?

The weather outside is frightful? Not to these plants.

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Why is New Year's Day on January 1?
History Caitlin Olson 12/26/24 History Caitlin Olson 12/26/24

Why is New Year's Day on January 1?

More like Ja-new-ary 🥁

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