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Johnny Podres Biography

baseball pitcherDied: January 13, 2008 (Queensbury, New York) Best Known as: former pitcher for the Dodgers A pitcher for the Dodgers who led the team to their…

Barcode Firsts

The Question: What product was the first to be purchased by scanning its barcode? The Answer: The first step toward today's bar codes and bar…

Why Do Cats' Eyes Glow?

The Question: Why do cats' eyes glow? The Answer: Cats, dogs, and many nocturnal creatures appear to have glowing eyes because the back…

What are ear mites?

The Question: Our veterinarian told us that our 10-week-old cats have ear mites? What are ear mites? The Answer: Ear mites are tiny parasites that feed on the…

Famous People Born in Berlin

The Question: I was wondering if you know any famous people who were born in Berlin, Germany? The Answer: Well, we don't know these people…

Pollen Count Trends?

The Question: Where can I find info about average pollen counts over the year, instead of the daily forcast? The Answer: A daily count of pollen in the air has…

Science Fair Project Ideas

The Question: Where could I find ideas for a science fair project? The Answer: On our site, you can get some advice from a science fair judge or get some science…

Smoking and Life Expectancy

The Question: What is the life expectancy of smokers vs. non-smokers? The Answer: It's hard to give a firm answer to that question, in part because it's hard to…

Halloween Traditions

The inside scoop on jack-o'-lanterns and other Halloween traditions by Shmuel Ross Related Links Halloween Guide Halloween History Halloween Hangman  New…

Algebra: Living Large with Scientific Notation

Living Large with Scientific Notation Algebra Encountering Expressions Introducing Variables Translating Words into Math Behold the Power of Exponents Living Large with Scientific Notation…