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Aliens on the globe have to
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Aliens on the globe have to

Planets around other stars that have similar conditions to Earth may have up to 10 times the mass of the Earth.

December 19, 2018
Gravity, gravity and things we still think
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Gravity, gravity and things we still think

We still know that gravity is a gravitational force, it helps everything to be tied to the ground. However, that is just a theory. What about other explanations?

December 18, 2018
Why can heavy aircraft fly like birds?
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Why can heavy aircraft fly like birds?

The largest commercial aircraft in the world can weigh up to under 500 tons, while the largest bird that can fly currently has a body weight of only about 16kg.

December 18, 2018
Why doesn't the slump fall?
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Why doesn't the slump fall?

The square bricks are very solid, but it is very easy to collapse many bricks into a stack of bricks. A jug of water only filled half the pitcher, the bottle stood very…

December 18, 2018
The reason why power lines are dimmed
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The reason why power lines are dimmed

Power lines are dimmed when installed on electric poles because they are mass and attracted by the gravity of the Earth.

December 18, 2018