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Why is pink for girls?

It’s fairly common to see pink versions of devices marketed specifically towards women, with all of the other models presumably reserved for the men. In particular, I’m thinking of the pink Smartphones and GPSs. If you’re anything like me, then you can get a bit tired of seeing the pink candy catalogs that are only [...]

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Why do we age?

To say that the very minute that you’re reading this article your body is aging would teach you absolutely nothing. Of course it is aging, but why is it happening? It’s a good question. Why exactly do we age? The majority of people might reply that ‘life’ is just like that, but that’s most certainly [...]

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Why are there holes in cheese?

Where do the holes in cheese come from? Children’s tales will tell you that they’re there because of little mice that come to nibble on the cheese at night, but the reality is a bit less fantastical. In fact, the holes are simply carbon dioxide gas formed during the ripening of cheese. The gas is [...]