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Introducing: Today You Should Know

Curious about how the world works? Subscribe to my new free, weekly newsletter.

Jan 6, 2023

Introducing: Today You Should Know

Jan 6, 2023

Caitlin Olson

How do magnets work?

A magnet is an object wherein most or all of its electrons move in the same direction, creating a magnetic field with north and south ends.

Jul 14, 2023

How do magnets work?

Jul 14, 2023

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Why are skyscrapers constructed with so much glass?

Glass is relatively lightweight, looks modern, provides a lot of natural light, and is easy to maintain.

Jul 7, 2023

Why are skyscrapers constructed with so much glass?

Jul 7, 2023

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Why do some stars appear to twinkle?

Stars do not actually twinkle — they only appear to twinkle! The visual effect is caused by the star’s light passing through the heat fluctu

Jun 30, 2023

Why do some stars appear to twinkle?

Jun 30, 2023

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Why is Shakespeare still taught in American schools?

Shakespeare is the only author explicitly required to be taught in the current Common Core English curriculum.

Jun 23, 2023

Why is Shakespeare still taught in American schools?

Jun 23, 2023

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Why does hitting your “funny bone” feel like that?

Hint: You’re not actually hitting the bone.

Jun 10, 2023

Why does hitting your “funny bone” feel like that?

Jun 10, 2023

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Why does frying make food crispy?

📓 The short answer

Jun 9, 2023

Why does frying make food crispy?

Jun 9, 2023

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Hiking Hacks: Little Tips for the Pacific Crest Trail

There’s no way to “life hack” your way to an easy, breezy thru-hike, but these are some tips and tricks I learned along the way that might…

Jul 22, 2018

Hiking Hacks: Little Tips for the Pacific Crest Trail

Jul 22, 2018

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Podcasts, Music, and More: What I Listened to on the Pacific Crest Trail

Nature is great for looking at and listening to and smelling and shouting into its abyss. However, when you are hiking for 10–14 hours a…

Jul 6, 2018

Podcasts, Music, and More: What I Listened to on the Pacific Crest Trail

Jul 6, 2018

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Three Times I Wanted to Stop Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (and Why I Didn’t)

The Pacific Crest Trail is not just a physical challenge. It’s not just a mental challenge. And it’s not even just an emotional challenge…

Mar 16, 2018

Three Times I Wanted to Stop Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (and Why I Didn’t)

Mar 16, 2018

Caitlin Olson

Caitlin Olson

🤓 Amateur nerd. I write about questions that pop into my head about how the world works. Subscribe to my free weekly newsletter ---> todayyoushouldknow.com

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