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May 17th, 2012 at 05:16pm
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War Bonds was the name given to a saving bond that is purchased from the government treasury during times of war. The idea being that a citizen could place their money into a safe investment whilst helping finance military operations and in their own way help win the war. War bonds had a set interest rate, which was usually lower than what was normally offered, and could be cashed in for the face value plus the interest at a later date. The war bonds cannot usually be cashed in until after the war had ended. The government was able to use this money to finance their involvement in the war.
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What Are War Bonds
May 1st, 2012 at 12:43pm
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Airbags are a safety device used in most modern vehicles. They are designed to quickly inflate in the event of a crash to prevent the drivers and passengers from colliding with objects inside the car, such as the steering wheel and dashboard. Traditionally airbags were only installed in the steering wheel and passenger dashboard, but modern vehicles may have multiple airbags located in different parts of the vehicle. It is estimated that airbags have saved many lives and prevented many injuries since they have been introduced. Many countries now require or strongly urge that airbags be installed in all modern vehicles.
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What Are Airbags Made Out Of
February 27th, 2012 at 12:34pm
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The Government in many countries, including the United States of America, is separated into three branches. Each branch is responsible for certain processes and decisions and each of the branches has the same amount of power. Each of these branches has a specific role to play in governing the country and enacting laws and statues.
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What are the Three Branches of Government
February 14th, 2012 at 12:16pm
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The scientific method is a series of steps that are recognized as a standardized way to test scientific principles. They have been used and defined over a number of centuries and allow scientists and students to carry out investigations and experiments with the best chance of success. The scientific method was first implemented by well known scientist and philosopher Aristotle. The number of steps in the method varies depending on the scientific understanding that is being tested. The steps also differ slightly depending on whether the idea can be tested or observed.
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What are the Steps of the Scientific Method
January 9th, 2012 at 05:19pm
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Hormones are essentially chemicals that transport or send messages from one part of the body to another. Hormones acts are a catalyst for chemical changes that relate to growth, development and energy. They are important in regulating the systems and processes that occur in the body. They are responsible for ensuring that balance and stability, called homeostasis, is maintained in the body.
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What are Hormones
December 13th, 2011 at 12:47am
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Polysaccharides are a form of macromolecule that are found in humans, plants, animals and fungi. They are long stands of carbohydrate molecules (glucose) that are bonded together by glycosidic bonds. Polysaccharides usually contain a repeating pattern of the same carbohydrate molecules, and can be both branched and unbranched. Branched polysaccharides are known as amylopectin and consist of thousand of molecules bonded together with many branches. Unbranched polysaccharides are known as amylase and are one long strand of hundreds of molecules.
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What are Polysaccharides
November 9th, 2011 at 12:36pm
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Chicken nuggets are a meat product that are most commonly baked or fried. They were invented in the 1950′s by food science professor Robert C. Baker. They are especially popular with children and are sold in many fast food restaurants. They are also available in frozen form from the grocery store, as a quick and easy food, for cooking at home. Much controversy has raged about what chicken nuggets are actually made from. Continue reading to find the answer.
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What Are Chicken Nuggets Made Of
October 16th, 2011 at 01:07am
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The doldrums is a term used by sailors to describe the parts of the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean that have very little or no wind at all. Although this isn’t a major problem for today’s ships, it was a major problem for the sailing ships of the past. Amazingly, sailors could get stuck in the doldrums for weeks at a time waiting for enough wind to power their ship. Let’s take a look at where this phenomenon occurs and what causes it.
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What Are The Doldrums
October 15th, 2011 at 01:03pm
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A baseball bat is used for hitting the ball, that has been thrown by the pitcher, in the game of baseball. The regulations in the American major leagues state that the bat must not exceed 2.75 inches (7 cm) in diameter at any point and that it must be no more that 42 inches (106.7 cm) in length. The weight of the bat in not restricted, but they usually don’t weight more than 33 ounces (1 kg). If you have ever wanted to know what a baseball bat is made from, keep reading to find out.
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What are Baseball Bats Made of
August 26th, 2011 at 12:30am
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Balloons are a popular decoration at almost any kind of party. They come in many shapes, colors and sizes. They can be filled with air, but helium is also widely used to make them float. They are best known for the loud noise they make when they pop and many children are frightened of this noise. In the past balloons were made of dried animal bladders, but have you have ever wondered what a party balloon is made from today? Keep reading to discover the answer.
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What are Balloons Made of
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