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Germy Surfaces

January 27, 2004

How long do cold and flu viruses survive on surfaces? (Up to 6 hours)

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Sneezing and Sleeping – rerun of #2586

January 22, 2004

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Mad Cow Milk – rerun of #2881

January 20, 2004

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Beer Survival

January 15, 2004

Can humans live on beer alone? (No, it would cause malnutrition and alcohol-related diseases.)

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Blood Cholesterol – rerun of #2561

January 13, 2004

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Drying Dishes – rerun of #3091

January 6, 2004

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White Snow

December 25, 2003

Why is snow white? (All colors of visible light reflect off ice grains equally, mixing to make …

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Bermuda Triangle

December 23, 2003

Have researchers come up with any theories about the Bermuda Triangle? (There's nothing unusual …

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Cold Animals – rerun of #2976

December 18, 2003

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Cold Car Start – rerun of #3056

December 16, 2003

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Seasickness

December 4, 2003

Why do people get seasick? (Conflicting signals in the brain upset vestibular and emesis systems.)

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Skunk Removal

December 2, 2003

How do you get rid of skunk smell? (Wash in hydrogen peroxide and baking soda.)

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