How did the Safety Match Originate?
Fire was invented when two flint stones were struck together igniting a spark. From earliest times people made fire by either …
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What is a Tornado?
If you ever happen to see a dark often greenish sky, wall cloud, large hail and a loud roar similar to a freight train then run …
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The Hows and Whys of Bubble Gum
Chew this question: What is small and pink, tastes sweet, can be chewed for hours without it dissolving, yet is not to be …
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Why do some Rivers Flow Underground
From ancient times, people have settled down along the banks of rivers, since they provide water to drink, to irrigate their …
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What is Asthma?
Asthma is one of the most common diseases affecting the lungs. A serious disease, it affects all races and both sexes equally. …
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Why do Some People Stutter?
Rahul is a lonely child. He is laughed at because whenever he speaks, he stutters. He goes “my name is Ra-Ra-Rahul.” …
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Why are Human Voices Different?
Imagine a scenario. A criminal is being tried in court. He denies saying something. The prosecution brings a recording, saying …
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Where Do Penguins Live?
Short, fat and looking as if they were attending a formal dinner dressed in a tuxedo, penguins could easily be mistaken for people …
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What's Biting the Flea?
Scratch, scratch scratch goes your pet dog or cat. Behind the ears, on his body. He whips about trying to chew up his tail. …
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How Do Fish Survive in Icy Waters?
In cold winter months, lakes and rivers freeze over forming ice. Yet, fish and other aquatic animals manage to survive. Animals …
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Why is the Mediterranean Sea Blue?
We know that about seventy one per cent of the earth’s surface is covered with water. The earth’s three main Oceans …
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What are Truffles?
Every year, between November and March, people in southern France and Italy are busy trampling the woods, sniffing the air and …
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