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If water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen, why can't we breathe underwater?

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If water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen, why can't we breathe underwater? It has to do with how molecules combine and how the human lung functions.

If you flew over an earthquake, would you feel the plane shake?

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Let's say a big one strikes the home planet. You, however, happen to be flying above the earthquake's epicenter when the natural disaster ripples through. Would you feel it?

If you step on a rusty nail, will you really get tetanus?

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Will stepping on a rusty nail really give you tetanus? Learn why nails and puncture wounds can be breeding grounds for tetanus bacteria.

If you were to move all of the matter in the universe into one corner, how much space would it take up?

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If you took all of the matter in the universe and you pushed it all into one corner, how much space would it take up? I am trying to understand how much of the universe is 'empty.'

Indigo Children: New Age Trend or Undiagnosed ADHD?

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Indigo children are either here to save the world or need help with their undiagnosed ADHD, depending on your point of view. We explore this New Age concept in more detail.

Industrial Resins and the Environment

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Industrial resins are found in everything from plastic bags to water bottles. Learn about industrial resins and their impact on the environment.

Inside Georgia Aquarium: The Biggest Aquarium in the U.S.

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The Georgia Aquarium is the world's largest aquarium. How did they build habitats for all the animals, and what does it take to keep them fed and healthy? Find out about the aquarium and learn about the animals that call it home.

Interesting Science Facts Confirmed and Debunked

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When reeling off dubious facts (like lemmings plunging off cliffs en masse), there's no better retort to a skeptical audience than calmly explaining that it's not just true - it's science...right?

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