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The Bermuda Triangle is an imaginary triangle in the Atlantic Ocean between Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda. Planes and ships have disappeared in the area, and some people blame the disappearances on supernatural forces. There are also natural explanations, though. The U.S. Navy notes that this is one of two places on Earth where a magnetic compass points towards true north, instead of magnetic north, so planes or ships could get off course if they don’t make adjustments. The area also has very unpredictable weather. Storms and water spouts can turn up suddenly and wreck a plane or ship, and the fast currents can sweep away any trace of a wreck.
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Why do we see the same side of the moon all the time?
The moon travels around the earth once every 29 days. The moon, attracted by the Earth’s gravitational pull, travels with the earth and circles the sun every 365 days. The…
Can you drink sea water?
Water from the sea is too salty to drink. Although your body needs salt, it is possible to have too much of it. See, your body is made of cells…
Do fish breathe water?
Yes, fish essentially breathe water through their gills, but they don’t use the water to make energy, but the oxygen that is dissolved in the water. In essence, fish are…
Why do we have daylight savings time?
Have you noticed that as the weather gets warmer, the days get longer? The reverse is true as the weather gets colder: the days grow shorter. Daylight saving time, or…
How come water has no taste or color?
The Dictionary defines water as “a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid, H2O, essential for most plant and animal life.” The Encyclopedia goes on to say that “Life depends on…