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Why gas stations promote that their gas is ethanol free.
We as humans figured out a way to turn corn into a fuel-additive. It's cheaper but our current internal-combustion engines aren't really built to effectively utilize it. Like you're five...
Jan 1, 2026
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Why does the handle in a clay cup not heat up when there is hot liquid inside, but does when you place a cover over it?
Because heat rises. The handle is not only off to the side, but ceramic is very good at insulating heat, the handle has a huge surface area that touches the air to keep the handle cooler than the cup
Jan 1, 2026