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Science Struck: The Varied Uses of Chloroform
Describes early uses of chloroform as an anesthetic and the dangers its use posed. Discusses its use as a solvent and some limited uses in dentistry and veterinary medicine. Chloroform was once used in some common products but is now...
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Science Struck: Top 10 Countries With Longest Coastlines
Discusses the coastline paradox, which states that the length of a coastline is never a firm number, and describes the ten countries in the world with the longest coastlines.
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Science Struck: Top 12 Coldest Countries in the World
Provides brief descriptions of the twelve coldest countries in the world.
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Science Struck: List of Latin American Countries With Their Capitals
Presents a map and list of all the Latin American countries, along with their capitals, population, land area, and names of the largest cities. (Note: Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, not a country on its own.)
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Science Struck: The Number of Countries in the World
Discusses the disagreement over the exact number of countries in the world, although it is generally agreed that the number is just under 200. A list of 196 is presented here, organized alphabetically for each continent, along with their...
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Science Struck: Widest River in the World
Explains why the Amazon River should be considered to be the widest river in the world, rather than the Rio de la Plata, also in South America.
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Science Struck: Hottest Country in the World
Discusses countries that have recorded the hottest temperatures and the one with the highest average temperature. Also lists the hottest countries for each continent and the hottest locations on Earth.
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Science Struck: Properties of Nichrome Wire
Explains the properties of the alloy nichrome and what it is used for.
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Science Struck: Properties of Steel
Looks at the properties of steel and some interesting facts about it.
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Science Struck: Mild Steel Properties
Explains what mild steel is, their properties, and their uses.
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Science Struck: History of Who Discovered Magnets and Other Facts
Learn how magnets were discovered and some of their many uses.
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Science Struck: Devonian Period Facts
Looks at the geological changes, climate, and flora and fauna of the Devonian Period.
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Science Struck: Facts About the Jurassic Period
The Jurassic Period falls within the Mesozoic Era. Read about geologic events that occurred then, the climate, and the plants and animals, including the many types of dinosaurs.
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Science Struck: Types of Fossils
Describes four different kinds of fossils and how they form.
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Science Struck: Components of a Suspension System
Suspension systems on a vehicle absorb the shocks from contact with a road while it is in motion. This article explains related terminology, how suspension systems work, the components, and the different types of suspension springs.