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Q – Does eating turkey make you sleepy?
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A common question posed each Thanksgiving is whether or not eating all that turkey is the cause of famous post-meal nap. Well, yes and no. Turkey contains an amino acid ... more»
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Let your FIVE taste buds go crazy this Thanksgiving
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Yes, you read that correct - FIVE taste buds. Scientists really found a fifth taste to go with the four we all learned in elementary school (sweet, salty, sour and ... more»
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Q – Can you eat too many vegetables?
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Thanksgiving is almost here and it is time to address this age-old question posed by many a child as they sit in front of a plate with the lovely green ... more»
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Wowie – Invention Challenge
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A look inside our Children's Museum of Houston's Invention Convention at the Hands Off Maze! You can't get your hands in, so you have to invent a tool to help ... more»
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Making “Balancing Act” by Walter Wick
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Since we just had our Wowie about human balance a couple of days ago, here's a very cool look at how artist Walter Wick created his "Balancing Act" photo where he ... more»
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Crocodiles in the Sahara? You bet!
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How'd you like to meet this guy in a dark alley? New fossil evidence found in the Sahara points to many species of crocodiles, some much smarter than our moderns ... more»
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Wowie – Balance Boards
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Check out this video filmed in the Power Science Lab in the Children's Museum of Houston's PowerPlay exhibit! Come out and try to keep your balance. more»
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Playing with Polymers
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This week at the Children's Museum of Houston's Science Station, we are exploring everybody’s favorite polymer (long chain of molecules) - Flubber! Check out this recipe to make your own ... more»
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Brown Pelican Population Flying High
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The Brown Pelican was one of the first entries onto the endangered species list, before Congress even passed the Endangered Species Act in 1973, due to devastating losses related to DDT. ... more»
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The Gravity of the Situation
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It's time for a no-holds barred match to see who was right - Aristotle or Galileo - as we answer the question "Do heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects?" ... more»
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