Author name: Threeyzmonkeys

#1522 How does a teleprompter work?

How does a teleprompter work? A teleprompter works by projecting a script onto a mirrored glass panel. This allows the speaker to read the script and maintain eye contact with a camera or an audience, and it prevents the camera or audience from being able to see the script. A teleprompter works because light always […]

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#1521 Why do termites eat wood?

Why do termites eat wood? Termites eat wood to get its cellulose. Termites are small insects that tend to live in nests. They look like ants and are often called “white ants”, but they are more closely related to cockroaches than ants. Termites are also not all the same. There are 3,000 different species of

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#1519 Do flying fish really fly?

Do flying fish really fly? No, flying fish don’t really fly, but they can glide through the air for some considerable distance. Flying fish are sometimes known as flying cod, but they are not cod. When cooked, they are said to taste like cod, which could be where the nickname comes from. They are a

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#1514 What is a lava tube?

What is a lava tube? A lava tube is a tunnel made by flowing lava that sets on the outside but continues to flow on the inside. They can range from very small to enormous. For lava tubes to form, you obviously need lava. Not all volcanic eruptions produce lava. Some of the bigger, more

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#1513 What is a sinkhole?

What is a sinkhole? A sinkhole is a place where the ground has collapsed to leave a hole, caused by material below the ground being removed. Sinkholes can range from just a few meters deep to enormously deep, and they can be caused naturally or by human activity. The largest sinkhole in the world is

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