How do homing pigeons know where home is? Homing pigeons know where home is because of their natural GPS system. They also use scents, landmarks, and sounds. Homing pigeons have been used by people since before we had a regular postal service. The first recorded homing pigeon was used in 1350 BC, over 3,000 years […]
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How does a high-speed camera work? This might sound rather obvious, but a high-speed camera works by taking a lot of images very very quickly. High-speed cameras don’t just take more frames per second; they also give each frame a much shorter exposure time, so fast things aren’t blurred. There are obviously different standards, but
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What is a submarine escape system? A submarine escape system is basically a modified deep-sea diving suit with an air supply and a life raft attached. There are also diving bells that can be lowered from the surface to rescue trapped sailors. The problem with any kind of submarine escape system is that it
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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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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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Was Dracula a real person? Yes and no. There was a real person behind the legend of Dracula. He was a 15th century prince who ruled Wallachia, called Vlad III. However, he was not a vampire, and he definitely did die. Vlad III was born Vlad Dracula, and it is from him that we have
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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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What is a geothermal heat pump? A geothermal heat pump is a way of heating and cooling buildings by exchanging their heat with the ground. Natural objects obviously gain and lose heat depending on the amount of sunlight, what they are made of, the weather, where they are, and a whole host of other conditions.
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What is the difference between disc brakes and drum brakes? The main difference between disc brakes and drum brakes is their size and their position on the wheel. They both have advantages and disadvantages. All cars obviously have brakes, and they work on a hydraulic system. The brake lines are filled with a brake fluid
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How does an icebreaker ship work? Icebreaker ships work by driving their bow up onto the ice and then using their weight to crush the ice. They don’t just smash straight through it. Icebreakers are not regular ships. They need several special features. They need a strengthened hull, they need to have a unique shape,
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