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Old Window Table Ideas

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Old windows make interesting focal points.old window image by Alexey Klementiev from Fotolia.comOld windows offer character and beauty that translates well to a table. It can be an instant conversation piece, especially if you know the history of the window. Old windows can be used to...

Parts of a Barometer

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Barometers are instruments designed primarily to measure air pressure, but they generally include devices to measure other ambient climatic attributes, including air temperature and relative humidity. "Barometer" derives from an amalgamation of two Greek words: "baros," which means weight, and "metr

Types of Galaxies

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Galaxies are large groups of stars and other interstellar matter that occupy space. They're made up of stars, dust and gas held together by gravity. While astronomers don't know exactly how many galaxies there are, they do know the universe we can see probably contains around 100 billion galaxies. G

How to Make a Star Kite

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Two-dollar plastic kites on toy store shelves have all but done away with the childhood practice of kite building, but you can still get the nostalgic satisfaction of launching your handiwork into the sky on a string. The five-point star kite makes a good first or second project for the novice kite