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Bird Nests – rerun of #2971

July 14, 2005

rerun of #2971

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Worms in the Rain

July 12, 2005

Why do worms come to the surface when it rains? (They can't breathe otherwise.)

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Flash-Free Fireflies – rerun of #2446

July 7, 2005

rerun of #2446

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Secondhand Smoke – rerun of #2813

June 30, 2005

rerun of #2813

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Boiling Noise

June 28, 2005

Why does water make noise before it boils? (Collapse of small bubbles that form.)

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Animal Menopause – rerun of #2781

June 16, 2005

rerun of #2781

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Ocean Cold Spots

June 14, 2005

Why are there cold spots in the ocean? (Sun heats up top layer, waves churn up water, leaves …

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Mosquito Bites – rerun of #3003

May 31, 2005

rerun of #3003

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Skunk Removal – rerun of #3316

May 24, 2005

What can get a skunk smell out of the house?(Washing objects with bleach and airing it out.)

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Calcium & Vitamin D

May 17, 2005

Why does calcium need vitamin D to get into bones? (Vitamin D receptors in the intestine enhance …

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Beer Survival – rerun of #3348

May 12, 2005

rerun of #3348

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Alcohol & Bacteria

May 5, 2005

Why does rubbing alcohol kill bacteria? (Disrupts their cell membranes)

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