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Food & nutrition

The Secret of Foods That Don't Spoil: Water Activity

Why doesn't honey spoil easily even though it contains water? This article explains water activity, a measure of the free water in food, and how it is measured, the limits below wh

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General knowledge

The Older It Is, the Longer It Lasts: The Lindy Effect

Why do things that have already lasted a long time tend to last even longer? This article explains where the name Lindy Effect came from, what kinds of things it applies to, how to

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Earth science

Lightning and Thunder: Electrical Phenomena in Nature

Lightning is one of the most remarkable electrical phenomena produced by nature. The moment lightning flashes is not only visually beautiful but also conceals complex scientific pr

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Library & information science

Principles and Criteria for Public Library Budget Preparation

This time, I would like to put together material on budgets in public libraries. Public library budget preparation is the process of developing, analyzing, and finalizing plans for

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Earth science

The Moment an Underground Pressure Cooker Bursts: Geysers

A geyser is a hot spring that shoots out groundwater heated underground, together with steam, at regular intervals. This article covers where the name came from, the conditions gey

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Business administration

The Deep Gap Before the Mainstream Market: The Chasm

Why do new products that get off to a brilliant start stall before reaching the mainstream market? This article explains the chasm, the deep gap between early adopters and the earl

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General knowledge

A Window to Success: How to Write an Effective Business Plan

A business plan is an essential tool for running a successful business. It helps companies set goals, develop strategies through market analysis, and manage their finances systemat