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How much does a cloud weigh?

Researchers have calculated that an average cumulus cloud is about 500,000 kg. As we know, clouds are made up of water particles and air...

What is Triple Point?

In thermodynamics, the triple point of a substance is when the three phases known as solid, liquid, and gas co-exist in equilibrium at a certain...

What are Supergiant Stars?

If our Sun is an average-sized star, there are some true monsters out there. They are supergiant stars, and they come in two colours:...

How do ‘brainless’ starfish decide what to eat?

Food is essential for any living organism to continue to survive. But for land dwellers, food is easily accessible in most parts of the...

How much of our brain do we really use?

Do we only use 10% of our brains? A survey indicated nearly 65 percent of Americans believe that humans use only 10% of their...

Who invented VELCRO?

The hook and loop fastener or commonly known as ‘velcro’ is a product, we frequently come across in our everyday life but do you...

What causes fruits to ripen?

Fruits are ready to eat when they are fully ripe. However, have we wondered what causes fruit to ripen? Under natural conditions, a gaseous...

What makes the sound when we crack our knuckles?

Cracking knuckles can be addictive and studies show that as many as 54 percent of people crack their knuckles. What drives them to crack...

Why do snakes flick their tongue?

Do you feel frightened when snakes flick their tongue? Although it is frightening, it is a natural behaviour for snakes to flick their tongue....

What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. This disorder...

How fast a flea can accelerate?

FLEAS are reddish-brown tiny parasites that live on the exterior of the host. Fleas are blood-sucking insects being carriers of disease and could be...

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