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A wonderful and marvelous collection of answers to intriguing questions everyone ask about the world covering almost every subject, from science and history to art, language, mathematics, technology, and homeschooling

who are storm chasers
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Who Are Storm Chasers?

Storm chasers are usually scientists who study weather and seek to learn more about these storms, so they can understand how they work. Whil

how do oysters make pearls
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How Do Oysters Make Pearls?

Most jewelry is made from precious stones, mined from the earth. But pearls are formed inside the shells of creatures known as pearl oysters

why do fish have scales
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Why Do Fish Have Scales?

Most fish are covered with a layer of flat scales, which overlap each other like the shingles on a roof. The hard scales form a protective c

how does dew form
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How Does Dew Form?

On clear summer mornings the grass is often wet with dew. Dew is liquid water droplets that form on grass, spider webs and other things in t

how do frogs croak
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How Do Frogs Croak?

If you happen to live near a pond, then you’ve probably wondered about the croaking of frogs. It is only the male frog that croaks, or sings