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on Jul 2, 2024

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Leeward. The "leeside" is the side of an object is furthest away from the wind, while its "weather side" faces the wind.

Science Trivia / March 18, 2025

Malaria. Malaria is a an infectious disease transmitted by the bite of the Anopheles mosquito.

Science Trivia / March 18, 2025

Liter. Gasoline is sold in Europe and the UK by the liter.

Science Trivia / March 17, 2025

The Hot Water Floats On Top. The heat will eventually transfer from the warmer water to the cooler water.

Science Trivia / March 17, 2025

Centigrade. Scientists generally measure degrees of temperature in Celsius or Centigrade units.

Science Trivia / March 16, 2025

Ohms. Reactance is the opposition of an alternating current by pure inductance or capacitance within a circuit.

Science Trivia / March 16, 2025

Sonar. "Sonar" stands for Sound Navigation And Ranging.