Quick Facts about Helium
Odorless, colorless and lighter than air, helium is classified on the periodic table as one of the noble gases. Even though it was abundant in the …
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The Vital Honeybee: How Bees Help and How We Can Help Them
A honeybee should wear a little bodysuit of tights with a big “S” on the chest and flaunt a little red cape anoint her as “Super Bee!” Why? She’s a …
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Ant Facts: Learn about Their Capabilities, How They Communicate and Different Species of Ants
Ants are the most numerous creatures on earth. One could say their very goal is devoted to the mass production of new nest mates for the Queen or …
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History of Antibiotics: Who Discovered Bacteria?
Bacteria are everywhere, but does that mean we need to wipe, spray and scrub every surface and inch of your body with antibacterial soaps, gels and …
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Learning about the Human Eye: What Are the Parts of the Eye?
The eye is complicated, yet divine and sleekly designed. Since you only get one pair of peepers and they are the hardest working yet totally …
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Little-Known, Fascinating Facts about Elephants
To most, elephants are simply the largest animal. To animal power users, they are skilled engineers; to farmers, crop-raiding pests; and to big game …
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Fascinating Facts about Dragonflies: Learn All about These Amazing Insects!
Dragonflies are cool. Like all insects, they have six legs and a body in three parts: head in front, thorax in the middle and abdomen in the rear. But …
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Who Invented Teflon and How Was It Discovered?
Many inventions have been the consequence of a “Eureka!” moment. These ideas have come about as the result of someone who was able to see what …
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Stages of Sleep: What Goes on in Your Body and Your Mind?
You travel to another dimension daily, a wondrous land limited only by your imagination. Typically, we all spend about one-third of our lives asleep, …
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How Do Landfills Work: Learn About What Happens to All of Our Trash
Banana peels, paper towels, plastic wrappers and more. Have you ever wondered what becomes of all the stuff you toss in the garbage can? Learn how …
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