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> (1) The moon is spiraling away from Earth at a rate of 3.8 cm per year. Why? Earth's ocean tides are responsible.

What a terrible explanation. I've done a physics course or two so I understand the physical process of how ocean tides are responsible (I think). But for your average person that's just silly.

Q. How do trees grow? A. Nuclear Fusion

parent adaml_623 13 years ago

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