What Happens To Used Windmill Blades? You Might Be Surprised
Despite Wind turbines being a popular source of green energy, their blades are responsible for tons of landfill waste, but there may be a solution.
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How Do Airplanes Get Fresh Air (And How Much Is Recycled)
Airplanes fly at around 30,000 feet where the air is too thin for a human to survive, so how to they have fresh air for all of a 6-hour flight?
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Why Can't All States Usually See The Northern Lights?
Thanks to the 1859 Carrington Event, the northern lights have been seen in all 50 states (even Hawaii), but that's usually not the case, here's why.
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Why Do Babies Stare At You? It Could Be Tied To Your Appearance
Have you ever wondered why that baby in the restaurant won't stop staring at you? It's probably more than just the crumbs on your face.
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The Most Durable Organism On Earth Looks Like Moving Glass Under A Microscope
Tardigrades have a reputation as one of the toughest animals on the planet, which is why their delicate, transparent appearance is shocking.
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Why Your Weight Goes Up When You Start Exercising Before It Goes Down
It can be tempting to abandon your exercise routine when you gain weight after starting your exercise journey, but don't worry, it's only temporary.
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Is There Life After Death? Science Has A Mind-Bending Prediction
The question of whether life continues after death is as old as humanity, but quantum mechanics may provide an answer to the question.
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The 10 Strangest Deep Sea Creatures Ever Discovered
There are some strange looking animals, but if you turn your eye to the deep ocean, that's where you'll find some truly weird and wild species
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What It Means When You Pace Around The House While On A Call
For many people, pacing around the room is just a natural response to talking on the phone, but what's the reason behind this drive to pace?
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If You Thought Helium Was Cool, This Gas Makes Your Voice Super Deep (But It Can Be Pretty Dangerous)
Most people have experienced the simple pleasure of giving themselves a chipmunk voice with helium, but there's also a gas that does the opposite.
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How Are Trees Made Into Paper?
Despite the rise of the internet and online culture, paper is an inescapable part of our modern world, but have you ever wondered how it's made?
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Why Helium Makes Your Voice High Pitched (And Makes You Feel Lightheaded)
Besides an ideal source of lift for your balloons, helium is also ideal for making your voice high and squeaky, but how does this trick work?
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7 Of The Smallest Dinosaurs To Ever Exist
The thought of dinosaurs usually brings to mind huge, hulking creatures of the past. But not all dinosaurs were large. Some were actually pretty small.
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Why Does Aluminum Foil Spark When You Put It In A Microwave But Not An Oven?
If you've spent enough time using a microwave, you've probably accidentally put in aluminum foil at least once, so what causes all those sparks?
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The Terrifying Appearance Of Earthworms Under A Microscope Is Straight Out Of A Sci-Fi Movie
Earthworms are known more for being slimy and gross than for their beauty, but they take on a new level of revolting under the microscope.
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Why Women Often Feel Colder Than Men
If you've ever noticed that you seem to be colder than the men around you, they're not overheating. There's a biological reason you're chilly.
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If You've Ever Had A Deer Freeze In Front Of Your Car, Here's Why
If you've ever driven your car on a rural road at night, there's a chance that you've encountered a startled deer, but why does it just stand there?
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How Slow-Motion Cameras Solved The Most Annoying Myth About Bumblebees
For decades a popular myth persisted that bee flight was impossible, but high-speed photography has revealed the secret behind bee flight.
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Why Lie Detector Tests Aren't As Accurate As You Think
In law enforcement, national security, and pop culture, the lie detector is the gold standard of truth, but how reliable are its results really?
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If You've Ever Felt Like Someone's Watching You, Here's Why
There aren't many things more unsettling than the feeling that you're being watched, but can you trust this feeling, and what causes it?
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That 30 Percent Chance Of Rain Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does
Weather forecasts are an everyday fact of life but there's at least one aspect of them that you're probably misinterpreting.
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The Way Spiders See Is Super Complicated
Despite their eight eyes, most spiders have terrible vision, but there are a few that have shockingly capable vision which they use for hunting.
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We Figured Out How High John Walker Can Jump In Thunderbolts*
Superheroes, by definition, have super abilities, but with the power of science, and a bit of math, we can quantify how super they really are.
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The Big Reason Your Hair Still Feels Dirty After Taking A Shower (And It's Not Your Shampoo Or Conditioner's Fault)
If you've ever taken a shower and after washing your hair it still came out greasy, the problem may not be your shampoo, it may be your water.
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Why Time Seems To Slow Down During Stressful Events
If you've ever been in an adrenaline-inducing situation, you may be familiar with the phenomenon of time dilation, but what's actually happening?
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Why Colors Change The Deeper You Swim In Water
If you've been in the ocean, you may have noticed that red objects tend to lose their color under water, and there's a good reason for that.
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The Reason You're A Night Owl Might Not Be Your Fault
Do you find yourself staying up late every night because you're not getting tired until well after midnight? It might not be entirely your fault.
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