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Can you name the highest point in each of the U.S. states?

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As you might imagine, every state in the USA has a highest point. And yes, that even includes the “flat” states.

Can you name the highest point in every state?

How about the highest point in your own state?

Most of the states with the highest points lie relatively close to either the east or west coast thanks to the Appalachian and Rocky Mountain ranges, but there are a few states in the “flat” center that might surprise you.  [Read more…]

Q&A: Why are Mac computers never referred to as PCs?

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Question from Oliveen:  I’d like to ask a really dumb question (because I’m a dummy when it comes to technology).

I’m always seeing computers from HP, Dell, Acer and most every other computer manufacturer being referred to as a PC but no one ever refers to Macs as PCs.

Why is that?  [Read more…]

Q&A: Why did they use to add lead to paint?

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Question from Karren:  We now know that lead causes serious health problems and that’s why the government outlawed its use in paint.

But my question is why was lead ever added to paint in the first place? What was the reason for adding it?  [Read more…]

Q&A: Why do we always see the same side of the moon?

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Question from Danielle:  I have what’s probably a really stupid question.

Why do we always see the same side of the moon?

I was pointing out the “man in the moon” to my 7 year old daughter when I realized he’s always there every time I look up at the moon.

Why do we always see that same side of the moon and never the other side?  [Read more…]