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Why Are Chicken Eggs Different Colors?

Chicken eggs come in different colors, depending on the breed of the bird. That’s because as the eggs travel through the oviduct, they are exposed to different pigment deposits. The nature of the deposits vary according to the species. Note, however, that the color of the shell has nothing...

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Chile Earthquake May Have Altered Earth's Rotation

The earthquake in Chile may have altered the Earth's rotation. A NASA scientist made the announcement Monday that the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile may have altered the entire rotation of the Earth and perhaps shortened the length of days on our planet. The earthquake that shook...

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Tsunami Warning Threatens Japan

A tsunami warning threatens Japan. Authorities believe a 3 meter Tsunami, set off by the recent 8.3 magnitude earthquake in Chile, could wash over Japan. A small 10 centimeter wave has already flooded Minamitori, a small island 1,950 kilometers south of Tokyo. Coastal residents on the Pacific...

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What Is Rosehip Oil?

Rosehip oil is a kind of oil that is extracted from the seeds of a rose bush. Typically, when the petals of a rose plant falls off, round seed pods remain on the bush. These seed pods are called rosehips and are the source of rosehip oil. Strictly speaking, the “real” rosehip oil is extracted...

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Massive Earthquake Shakes Chile

A massive earthquake shook near Concepcion, Chile, at 3:34 a.m. Saturday that measured an 8.3 magnitude on the Richter scale. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake struck 56 miles northeast of Conception at a depth of 34 miles. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami...