What Are Stamp Collectors Called?

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Stamp collecting is one of the world's most popular hobbies, enjoyed by millions of people around the world. The hobby has been around since the first postage stamp was produced in 1840 and is supported by many websites, shows, catalogs, albums and reference books.

How to Solve Dream Chronicles 2

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Faye, the hero of "Dream Chronicles 2: The Eternal Maze," is searching for her husband and daughter, Fidget and Lyra, who are being held captive by Lilith, the Fairy Queen of Dreams. In the last chapter of the game, Faye finds Fidget, who has been put under a sleep spell by the fairy. To awaken her

How to Make Stone Inscriptions

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Whether you're working on a project for yourself, or making a gift for someone else, carving your own stone inscription is a fun, but labor-intensive process. Stone is an unforgiving medium, and one small mistake can ruin your project entirely. It may be difficult to get your project to look exactly

DIY Spindle Sander

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A spindle sander is designed for sanding the edges of curved cuts in pieces of wood. Commercial spindle sanders have an oscillating action, where the sanding drum not only spins at the desired rotation, but it also moves up and down as you sand. The advantage to this type of sander is that no groove

How Does Natural Gas Get to a Home?

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About Natural GasThe natural gas used by consumers is almost exclusively methane, a simple molecule consisting of one carbon and four hydrogen atoms. When burned in the presence of oxygen, it produces carbon dioxide and water. As it is found in the earth, however, natural gas usually...

How Do You Solve an Equation for X in Terms of Another Variable?

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A core of high school mathematics is algebra class, where students are taught to solve equations made up of letters representing numbers. In a typical algebraic equation, a dependent variable will be a function of a number of quantities. For example, the area of a rectangle can be calculated by mult

Glyphosate Toxicity in Plants

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Glyphosate is one of the most commonly used herbicides on the market. It is commercially formulated by the Monsanto Corporation, and is the main ingredient in the herbicide Round-Up. Glyphosate works well because it eliminates weeds, thereby increasing crop yields. It has been considered to be relat

How to Harvest Crops in Farm Town

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Farm Town is an exceptionally popular Facebook game where players create their own farms, plant and harvest crops, and then sell them for profit. Coins earned from selling crops in Farm Town can then be used to buy things such as houses or animals for your farms, buy more real estate to expand your

How to Antique Gold Leaf Metal

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Antiquing an object that is plated with gold leaf is an affordable way to duplicate the beauty of genuine, Old World gold, and it is an easy process that produces great results. Using gold leaf can make your picture frames and other household items look beautiful and rich, while adding a final distr

How to Troubleshoot Electroplating

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In order to troubleshoot electroplating you must observe the material at all three stages in the process. The phases of electroplating are pre-cleaning, plating and post-plating. Troubleshooting implies that the process has already occurred. Prevention of difficulties is actually a better approach t

Steps in DNA Extraction

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The BasicsDNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) extraction is a process with many vital scientific applications. In research and medicine, its uses include DNA sequencing, detection of viruses and bacteria, and the investigation of genetically based diseases and disorders. In the field of forensic...

How to Breed Pocket Frogs

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"Pocket Frogs" is a popular game designed by Nimblebit for Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. In the course of the game, you will collect different types of wild frogs and create a habitat for them to live in. You can then tame your pocket frogs by taking them to the pond. After you tame your pock

How to Fill & Finish Aluminum Bodies

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Aluminum and steel car bodies have a lot in common when it comes to performing repair work prior to painting. The use of lightweight body filler, when used in moderation, has no effect on the handling of the vehicle. If the body filler is so heavy it affects the car's handling, then the panel should

How to Build a Sellbot Disguise in Toontown

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Disney's "Toontown" website is a virtual 3-D world that combines cartoon character creation with an elaborate gaming platform. Toon characters must join forces to battle the four enemies of the game, cogs known as sellbots, lawbots, cashbots and bossbots. To defeat the sellbots, players must build a

What Is the Food Web of a Night Parrot?

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The night parrot, or Pezoporus occidentalis, is an Australian native and has been spotted only intermittently since 1979, when it was rediscovered. Little is known about them except that they are herbivores, nocturnal and cautious. Such information is enough to draw out a food web of the night parro

Wood Router Facts

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No matter what kind of woodworking project woodsmiths specialize in, a router is considered a must-have tool. The router may be the most versatile wood tool ever created, which is why most woodworking shops have more than one, including at least one portable and one stationary router.

How to Find an Air Leak in an Inflatable Toy

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If an inflatable toy seems to be losing its air regularly, a small air leak is probably the cause. Through rough handling and excessive play, inflatable toys can easily develop small holes along the surfaces or seams. These holes create an ideal location for air to slowly leak out of the toy. Unfort

Electrical Safety Activities

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Prevent accidents and injuries by teaching your children about electrical safety as soon as they are old enough to understand. Playing games and participating in electrical safety activities is a good way to keep their attention when discussing this or any serious health matter. Utilize online games

How to Build a Sluice

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A sluice box is a tool used by individuals who are hunting for gold. The box is placed at an angle on the edge of a stream. Sand is placed in the top of the sluice and water is poured over the sand. The process uses gravity to wash the sand down the sluice to collect the gold at the riffles. Riffles

Rock Cycle Process

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Magma creates igneous rocksObsidian forms from quickly cooling lava.Beneath the surface of the Earth, temperatures become hot enough to melt rocks into magma. When the magma reaches the surface, it is known as lava. Cooling of either magma or lava crystallizes the minerals inside, forming...