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Snowflakes and Snow Crystals

http://www.its.caltech.edu/~atomic/snowcrystals/ Why are there different types of snowflakes? What is the difference between snowflakes and frost? What is your favorite type of snowflake?

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Why do fish go belly up when they die?

Their air sac swells when they die and the air sac is on their underbody.

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How does hair grow?

http://www.quemark.com/how-does-hair-grow.html

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How many miles is the earth around the equator?

The circumference of the earth at the equator is 24,901.55 miles (40,075.16 kilometers). But, if you measure the earth through the poles the circumference is a bit shorter – 24,859.82 miles (40,008 km). This means the earth is a tad … Continue reading

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Is it true that when you die you poop and pee?

Yes because your muscles stop contracting.

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Why do you get colder when you smoke a cigarette?

Because you’re outside for 5-7 minutes not moving so you aren’t creating energy to warm yourself.

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Why do leaves turn yellow?

Answer: “Leaves of deciduous plants and needles of evergreens occasionally lose their normal green color. The key reason that plants turn yellow is that they are not able to maintain adequate levels of the green pigment, chlorophyll. When this vital … Continue reading

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Is there a posibility for another planet like earth in another Galaxy?

Answer: Yes there is a posibility, though there are no exact proof.  Scientists have recently discovered an Exoplanet that is habitable like Earth.  (http://hubpages.com/hub/-Earths-Twin-A-Possibility-of-Life-in-Another-Planet)

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Why do burns result in “indents” in your flesh?

Answer:  Depending on the severity of the burn, your skin will react differently.  When a dent forms due to a burn it is at least a second-degree burn.  “Second-degree burns involve the superficial (papillary) dermis and may also involve the … Continue reading

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How do scientists know what the inside of the sun is, even though they can’t see it?

Answer: To understand the sun, scientists use a theoretical model and use what we do know about other masses to test it.  Through most of the Sun’s life, energy is produced by nuclear fusion through a series of steps called … Continue reading

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