How Do Microwave Ovens Work?
How Do Microwave Ovens Work? In a microwave oven, you can cook a hamburger in only four minutes. Conventional ovens cook food by heating air which, in turn, heats the...
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How Do Termites Digest Wood?
How Do Termites Digest Wood? Termites are small, ant-like insects that eat nearly anything made of wood. Oddly enough, they cannot digest the wood they eat. Termites...
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How Do Removable Stickers Stick?
How Do Removable Stickers Stick? Stickers use a substance called an adhesive—a kind of glue or paste that makes them stick to a surface. Adhesives can be made from...
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Why Does an Ice Cube Float?
Why Does an Ice Cube Float? Ice cube floats because it is lighter than water. When water freezes, it increases its volume (expands) by about one-tenth. When 10 quarts...
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How Does a Neon Light Work?
How Does a Neon Light Work? Neon lights contain a special kind of gas that glows when you turn on the electricity. The word Neon finds its origin from the word neos,...
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