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Should I Lie Down to Tan?
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 Is standing or reclining best for the perfect suntan? Can we see atoms? Why add pennies to Big Ben's pendulum? It's a question and answer show so we shoulder your scientific conundra! We'll find out how web companies keep up with growing data demands, what causes white ridges on fingernails, and why a clean glass keeps cola fizzier. Plus, in Kitchen Science, we find out how to balance a broom whilst blindfolded! Listen Now
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I have a question..
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Hello Chris.
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Thanks, Glen.
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How to keep a broom balanced on your fingers, while moving them, without even trying!
If the period of a pendulum is dictated by its length, not the weight of the bob, why do they put pennies on Big Ben's?
Hi Chris
why do my fingernails have a. Horizontal lines and b. Sometimes indentations running across them?
Cheers
Peter F
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My wife contends that lying stationary while tanning if more effective than walking about without one's shirt on. I have contended tha...
Can we see atoms? If so, how?
Hi, Love the show, downloaded all the podcasts! When you have a cup of cola, you're told to rinse the cup with water first to stop it frothing over. Why?
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