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How Long Will The Hoover Dam Last?
Even today, 75 years after it was built, it remains one of the largest, most reliable hydroelectric generators in the US. Something like that can't last forever, can it? Does the Hoover Dam have a set lifespan or expiration date? Health
Does Drinking Something Hot On A Hot Day Cool You Down?
One common factoid that has been circulating the internet recently is that drinking a hot beverage on a hot day will cool you down. Is there any science behind this seemingly counterintuitive claim? Science
What Are The Colors You See When You Shut Your Eyes?
Sometimes, when you shut your eyes tightly or are in a pitch black room, your eyes decide it's time for a light show. Random, psychedelic-like patterns and flashes of color will dance around your field of vision like it's 1969.
Why Are Some People Afraid Of Clowns?
For some people, clowns are the stuff of nightmares. Often used for entertainment at birthday parties, clowns are supposed to do just the opposite - they're supposed to help facilitate a fun and happy environment. So why are so...
Top 10 Scientific Discoveries Of 2011
2011 has been a remarkable and diverse year for science. Everything from physics, medicine, genetics to cosmology has been in the spotlight at some point. Now that 2011 has come to a close, we will take a look at the top 10 sci...
How Long Will The Hoover Dam Last?
Even today, 75 years after it was built, it remains one of the largest, most reliable hydroelectric generators in the US. Something like that can't last forever, can it? Does the Hoover Dam have a set lifespan or expiration date?
The Earth Doesn’t Actually Orbit The Sun?
You were taught that earth and other planets in our solar system orbit the sun, and that our solar system orbits the center of the Milky Way. Did your science teacher have it wrong? Is everything you've learned about general re...
Does Drinking Something Hot On A Hot Day Cool You Down?
One common factoid that has been circulating the internet recently is that drinking a hot beverage on a hot day will cool you down. Is there any science behind this seemingly counterintuitive claim?
What Are The Colors You See When You Shut Your Eyes?
Sometimes, when you shut your eyes tightly or are in a pitch black room, your eyes decide it's time for a light show. Random, psychedelic-like patterns and flashes of color will dance around your field of vision like it's 1969.
Is ‘Home Field Advantage’ Real?
Sports junkies, bookies and statisticians have long pondered this question. Does home field advantage really exist? Today we're going to dive into the world of sports and find out if home field advantage is real, and if so, wha...
Are People With Shorter Arms Better Arm Wrestlers?
When an arm wrestling challenge arises in bars or backyards, one person is always accused of having an unfair advantage because he or she has longer or shorter arms.
