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#559 What is high fructose corn syrup?

What is high fructose corn syrup? It is a sweetener made from cornstarch. There is a lot of debate over whether high […]

How did the Vatican become a country? Benito Mussolini gave it to the Roman Catholic church in 1929. The Vatican is the […]

How does a naval mine work? There are several different kinds of mine that are intended for different targets and there are […]

Why are hammerhead sharks shaped like that? The location of their eyes on the end of the hammer give them a greater […]

How is decaffeinated coffee made? There are several different methods, but they all involve washing the caffeine out of the coffee beans. […]

What is a sponge? Sponges are animals that have a very porous skeleton and live in the sea. When we talk about […]

How would a cure for cancer work? It would teach the immune system to attack the cancer cells. All of the cells […]

Why are organ transplants so difficult? Because the organs are usually harvested from people who have died, there is a very short […]

Why is there so much gold in Fort Knox? Because it is far enough away from any coast and is protected by […]

Why are flowers different colors? Because they have evolved to attract different types of animals and insects. Flowers need insects and animals […]