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The fascinating physics of boat wakes If you look at the wake behind a duck, or a kayak, or a ship, you might notice two things: first, it’s a feathery, rippled pattern, and second, that pattern looks the same regardless of whether it’s made by a duck, kayak, or ship— even though they’re all moving at different speeds and the wa...

7 strategies to keep your phone from taking over your life Raúl Soria We’re distracted like never before — and our phones are probably the biggest culprit. But there is a way you can live with one and still get things done. Productivity expert Chris Bailey…

🤯One letter makes all the difference! 😁Learn the difference between 'beside' and 'besides' with Sian! #confusingwords #vocabulary #learnenglish #whatsthedifference #preposition #adverb #beside #besides

How to Tell If You Really Saw a UFO, According to Experts Look out for lens flare, and don't fall for orbs.

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How to Use Every Last Perk from Your Job Experts agree: “Look for every little possible way you can suck money out of your company.”

Why dance is just as important as math in school Dance — and physical activity — should have the same status in schools as math, science and language. Psst: it may even help raise test scores, says Sir Ken Robinson. For several years, I’ve been a…

Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day? - Kenneth C. Davis In the United States and Canada, the first Monday of September is a federal holiday, Labor Day. Originally celebrated in New York City’s Union Square in 1882, Labor Day was organized by unions as a rare day of rest for the overworked during the Industrial Revolution. Kenneth C. Davis illustrates t...

🤔 How good is your English grammar? Can you tell us which of these two sentences is correct and why?
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