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Chinese hydroelectric dams slow down the Earth
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Chinese hydroelectric dams slow down the Earth

The Three Gorges Dam in China, which provides clean energy for the pressing needs of the people of this country, also causes many environmental impacts.

December 18, 2018
Why need a leap year?
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Why need a leap year?

2016 is a leap year. February 29, 2016 will be another day to add to the calendar to help synchronize the rotation of the Earth around the sun and the true passage of se…

December 18, 2018
2016 will be longer than usual
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2016 will be longer than usual

2016 is longer than usual because it is a leap year, but because it will be added 1 second more than usual.

December 18, 2018
Why does the gyro do not fall when spinning?
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Why does the gyro do not fall when spinning?

Of the thousands of people who used to play hard at their childhood, few people answered that question. The tick, whether turned upright or tilted, still doesn't fall li…

December 18, 2018