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What is the Rubik's Cube?
A multi-coloured cube that could be twisted and turned around, it was the rage with both children and adults. How did this craze begin? Read on ...
Where Did Piggy Banks Come From?
Kids and adults all over the world use the piggy bank to save up for a rainy day. It is everyone's personal savings bank. Read on ...
What are Q-Tips?
Q-Tips are three-inch cardboard pieces with cotton at each end. Sometimes they are used to clean the ears, remove dust from delicate instruments or just used as a swab. Read on ...
Who was the US President for a Day?
Senate leader David Atchison was sworn in on March 4, 1849 as President pro-tem of the United States as James Polk's term of office expired and the next President, Zachary Taylor, refused to be sworn in on a Sunday. Read on ...
How Does a Helicopter Hover?
A helicopter is a unique flying machine that can fly forward, backward, upward or sideward. It can also stay in mid-air over a particular spot. This is done by changing the pitch of the propeller blades. Read on ...
How do Nails Grow?
Long or short, painted or plain, yours, mine and everyone else's nails are made of the same protein called keratin. They protect the fingertips and toes and help you grab things. Read on ...
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How do Human Cannonballs Fly?
A person enters a huge cannon and when the fuse is lit, he comes shooting out with a bang, flying in the air before landing on a net! How does he do it? Read on ...
How do we Balance Ourselves on Two Legs?
Four-year-old Rahul couldn't understand what was unusual about his 10-month-old sister taking her first unsteady steps. He had taken it for granted. But it takes time and dedication to teach the child to Read on ...
Why is Halloween Celebrated?
Its origins lie in an ancient Celtic and Roman festival, but Halloween today holds little relevance for most people except children. Read on ...
Who or What is the real McCoy?
A black man in 1870 America had no chance of making it anywhere, even though slavery had been abolished. But Elijah McCoy, a mechanical engineer stunned the world by designing one innovative product after another. Read on ...
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