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December 08, 2004
Question: Why is it that chewing gum doesen't melt or even burn very well when put into an open fire (like a campfire)?
Question: Why is it that chewing gum doesen't melt or even burn very well when put into an open fire (like a campfire)?
November 23, 2004
What causes a lunar eclipse and what causes the reddish color to appear on the moon?
What causes a lunar eclipse and what causes the reddish color to appear on the moon?
November 18, 2004
Why is it that when you're going to sleep sometimes your leg or arm will suddenly twitch and wake you up?
Why is it that when you're going to sleep sometimes your leg or arm will suddenly twitch and wake you up?
October 19, 2004
If you could get the temperature of a substance down to absolute zero, what would happen to it?
If you could get the temperature of a substance down to absolute zero, what would happen to it?
September 29, 2004
What exactly do the letters mean in the formula e = mc2? How does this formula apply to every day life?
What exactly do the letters mean in the formula e = mc2? How does this formula apply to every day life?
September 22, 2004
If red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet are the colors of white light, then how come when you mix the colors together you get black?
If red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet are the colors of white light, then how come when you mix the colors together you get black?
April 01, 2004
Is there an end to the universe. If so, what is it made of and what is on the other side of the barrier?
Is there an end to the universe. If so, what is it made of and what is on the other side of the barrier?
March 08, 2004
Why does a car, a race car and a big truck makes the noises they do? Do you think the noises are cool? I do!
Why does a car, a race car and a big truck makes the noises they do? Do you think the noises are cool? I do!
March 01, 2004
Why is it when two gas elements such as hydrogen and oxygen are combined, they create a liquid?
Why is it when two gas elements such as hydrogen and oxygen are combined, they create a liquid?
February 15, 2004
Is there any way that individuals can test and verify pollution in their homes caused by toxic spills without a lot of expense?
Is there any way that individuals can test and verify pollution in their homes caused by toxic spills without a lot of expense?
January 02, 2004
If a substance that contains the same type of atoms is an element, why is a diamond called diamond and not carbon?
If a substance that contains the same type of atoms is an element, why is a diamond called diamond and not carbon?
