Metals have a crystal structure. But they're not one big crystal, they're lots of small crystals called grains. The size of the grains affects the physical properties of the metal, like hardness, toughness,... continue reading
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"... Having bones is pretty cool. They make our blood, let us hear, and keep us from being just a squishy puddle on the floor. But for every species with bones, there’s at least 20 species on Earth with... continue reading
posted by ant 3 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 46 views • 8:50Thanks to spotted hyenas’ unusual social structure, males experience a tough life of solitude, harassment, and deprivation.
posted by Mordhaus 6 years 10 months ago • 280 views • 3:02Instead of Punishing People YouTube: Substance abuse and addiction are terrible for addicts health, and they're really tough on family and friends. Addiction also drives up the violent crime rate, and... continue reading
posted by PlayhousePals 6 years 10 months 2 weeks ago • 686 views • 5:37"Tardigrades, also referred to as "water bears," are eight-legged microscopic animals that are seemingly impossible to kill, having been found everywhere from Antarctica to the deep sea."
posted by Warren E. Hale (MrFisk) 7 years 2 months ago • 1,101 views • 4:10YouTube: Hacking is tough, but stopping hackers can be even tougher.
posted by PlayhousePals 7 years 3 months 2 weeks ago • 31 views • 8:47"A whale is gonna die." YouTube: Every choice is ultimately about whales.
posted by PlayhousePals 7 years 6 months ago • 119 views • 2:36Via YouTube: There are various ways to pronounce "O-U-G-H" in the English language. This was hilariously demonstrated on the "I Love Lucy" television program by Ricky Ricardo (Desi Arnaz) and his wife,... continue reading
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