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Why are tomatoes red?

Tomatoes add a flavour to food and make the food item more interesting and appealing. Have you ever wondered what renders the red colour to these tomatoes? Let us find out...

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Why is your hair curly or straight?

Some are naturally born with curls while there are few others who rush to the salons and spend a fortune to deliberately curl their hair. What makes our hair straight, curly or wavy? Let us find out...

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What is a Hangover and how do I get rid of it?

Whenever there is a party or a holiday season coming up, adults end up drinking. Every person has his or her own favourite way of curing hangover. However, here are some chemicals that will help you get over a hangover.

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Embarrassed about a growling stomach? Here's why it happens!

Our stomach is similar to a carton of juice. When the carton is full, it will not make any noise, however, when it is almost empty, you shake it and it will make some noise. Read on to know why our stomachs growl and make funny sounds which land us in awkward situations.

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How do pregnancy tests work?

Pregnancy tests help in knowing if the woman is actually pregnant or not and are considered as 97 per cent accurate when it comes to results. Let us find out the chemical activity involved in these test kits.

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Learn How Bubbles Work!

Bubbles manage to fascinate most of us, no matter which age group we belong to. Everything has a science involved behind it and bubbles are no exceptions. Let us unveil the secret behind how these fascinating transparent balls work...

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How do mood rings work?

We have all heard of finger rings, but have you heard of mood rings? Just as the name signifies, these rings help in knowing the mood of the person who is wearing the rings. Let us find out more about these rings...

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How do Pop Rocks Candies work?

Have you tried the pop rock candies? Pop rock candies are the hard popping candies that create a popping effect in our mouth, the moment we taste them. It may make us feel weird but they are definitely fun candies. Let us find out how these magic candies work...

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Do you have freckles on your face? Find out why!

Freckles are common in people who are born with light coloured hair and fair complexion. It is not that these people are the chosen ones, but it is just that there is some chemistry involved here. Let us unveil the secret behind these freckles...

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Why is water hard or soft in nature?

Have you wondered why the water tastes differently in some parts of the country; especially the rural areas? We will tell you why...

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