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Confined to a 6'4" by 6'4" cubicle during the day and currently unsupervised at night, Clint is examining the possibility of acquiring a sewing machine and, with his rudimentary skills, fashioning an outfit from common household items and becoming a superhero.

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Sciences > Chemistry The different types of metals: 6 of 7
Metals are located on the left and middle sections of the periodic table. Group IA and IIA are the alkali metals and are the most active, while the transition elements found in Groups IB to VIIIB are less active, but also considered metals. Except for Mercury, metals are solids at room temperature and have high melting point... More..
Sciences > Chemistry The composition of air: 6 of 7
The air we breathe is a layer of gasses kept in place by gravity called the atmosphere. Although some believe the majority of the atmosphere is comprised of Oxygen, the actual compositon is listed below. The composition of air: Nitrogen 78.084% Oxygen 20.947% Argon 0.934% Carbon Dioxide 0.033% Neon 18.2 ppm (parts per millio... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee How to recycle used coffee grounds: 18 of 20
Despite our better senses telling us to throw out the used coffee grounds with the rest of the trash from breakfasts, we find ourselves in economic times where ingenuity is rewarded in the form of a few more pennies in our pockets. The following tips gathered from the popular website Digg were the most popular among the many... More..
Sciences > Sciences (Other) The difference between a scientific discovery and a scientific observation: 11 of 12
The differences between a scientific discovery and a scientific observation can both be a difference in the time taken for each to happen and the type of scientific occurrence in each instance. While the terminology of a scientific observation lends itself to a controlled study of a select group, this is not always the case.... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running Why you should stretch before running: 12 of 13
If you ever happened to have a physical education class in school, you are familiar with some kind of stretching routine. It does not matter what sport it is, the general belief is that this same routine is beneficial to both improving performance and reducing the chances of injury. However, professional athletes in any spor... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running Getting started with cross country running: 13 of 14
Cross-country running is a sport which involves completing a course over open or rough terrain. Instead of running on a road course or an open track, events are usually held on highly variable surfaces such as grass, mud, dirt paths, gravel roads and wooded areas. Though its popularity is increasing, most events are usually ... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Being alone: 121 of 128
Well you left the day that you found her number, It was a single thoughtless kiss, After dinner and a short walk. You said you didn't know how I could be that thoughtless, Ignoring what we had, For what you thought was some new lover. * But the night alone in Motel 6 convinced me, You were there from the start, and you'd be ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running How to become a runner: 13 of 13
While the popularity of running is rising as shown by the swelling rosters from your local 5k to the Boston Marathon, few people grasp the differences between running and becoming a runner. While running itself provides a cheap and easy way to lose weight or get in shape, the motivation to continue running usually stops when... More..
Computers & Technology > PDAs & Handheld Devices Top iPod touch applications: 8 of 8
iPod Touch Apps - From the Strange to the Useful Let's face it, even though you will come across many useful applications that will help you with anything from spelling to directions and movie times there will always be titles and descriptions of others in Apple's catalog that will leave you scratching your head. As much as ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running What to eat before a marathon: 8 of 8
Marathons are gaining in popularity and attendance numbers have skyrocketed, causing many race organizers to adopt lottery and invitational systems for filling their rosters. However, even though an increasing number of people are putting more effort into gaining a spot, they are often overlooking the most important factor i... More..