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Author: Ailsa Harvey

Why can’t I run as fast when it’s a humid day?

Who was Robert Hooke?

How to make lava in a glass

Top 5 facts about tsunamis

What are the differences between lager, ale and beer?

How do EpiPens work?

What were farm animals like before domestication?

Top 5 genetically modified fruits

How to make a tea light turbine

Why were wingsuits invented?

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