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How much does planet Earth weigh?
As far as weight goes, Earth is a pretty hefty ...
As far as weight goes, Earth is a pretty hefty celestial body. But exactly how heavy? And how does one measure something so massive? Find out in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What causes high tide and low tide?
The moon's gravitational pull is strong enough to affect the ...
The moon's gravitational pull is strong enough to affect the oceans on Earth, resulting in low and high tides. Discover exactly how high and low tides work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Why doesn't the space shuttle burn up upon re-entry?
Meteors burn up once they hit Earth's atmosphere, and the ...
Meteors burn up once they hit Earth's atmosphere, and the space shuttle would do the same if it wasn't protected. Learn more about meteors and the technologies that keep the space shuttle from burning up in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What is fertilizer, and why do plants need it?
In order for a plant to grow and thrive, it ...
In order for a plant to grow and thrive, it needs a number of different chemical elements. Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn more about fertilizer.
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How do the engines breathe in diesel submarines?
Diesel submarines are actually hybrid vehicles. Find out why -- ...
Diesel submarines are actually hybrid vehicles. Find out why -- and exactly how they work -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How does catnip work?
You've probably heard that catnip drives felines wild, but did ...
You've probably heard that catnip drives felines wild, but did you know that it's a plant related to mint? And that it doesn't affect all cats? Find out how catnip works in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Why do electric plugs have holes?
You might have noticed that plugs for electric appliances have ...
You might have noticed that plugs for electric appliances have two holes. There are three reasons for these apertures -- find out what they are in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Why do freezing temperatures yield both snow and rain?
When the temperature dips below freezing, precipitation often turns into ...
When the temperature dips below freezing, precipitation often turns into snow, but sometimes you'll get freezing rain or sleet. Why? Find out in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Why do your ears pop when you dive in a deep pool?
Have you ever wondered why your ears pop when you ...
Have you ever wondered why your ears pop when you plunge into the deep end of a swimming pool? It's all about keeping your ear drum happy, as this HowStuffWorks podcast reveals.
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How does an airplane toilet work?
Airplane toilets serve the same function as regular ones, but ...
Airplane toilets serve the same function as regular ones, but because they exist in a moving environment, they rely on slightly different technology to get the job done. Find out how they work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
