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What Happens to Most of the Corn in the U.S.?
In 2010, U.S. farmers grew 39 percent of the corn produced worldwide, according to the U.S. Grains Council. The Purdue University Center for New Crops and Plant Products states that, at the time of publication, U.S. farmers grow 55 to 60 million acres of grain corn, 650,000 acres of sweet corn and u
How to Make Natural Crystals
There are many different types of crystals in the world, many of which can be grown right in your own kitchen. Children will love growing their own crystals, and can watch as different substances create different looking crystal structures. Salt, for example, creates crystal structures that appear m
The Evolution of Ecosystems
Most people think of evolution as a process that only affects living organisms, such as a given species of animals. However, evolution simply means that something adapts to adjust to changing conditions. Ecosystems also evolve over time, and scientists who study the history of the Earth see clearly
T4 Bacteriophage Activities for High School Biology
The bacteriophage T4 is a virus that infects the Escherichia coli (E. Coli) bacteria. This virus, which resembles an alien landing pod, targets a specific bacterium in order to reproduce. Viruses and bacteria are both microscopic entities, but differ in many significant ways. Bacteria can grow and r
How to Build a Clay Oven Nest
Ovenbirds reside in nests resembling Dutch ovens and inhabit areas from Mexico to South America. Their nests come in a few varieties, but the ones made of clay prove the most interesting. Because these nests weigh up to nine pounds, their construction is deliberate, time consuming, and requires a lo
How to Build a Wooden Bicycle Stand
A bicycle is one of the most difficult items to store in a garage. If you are tired of your bicycles ending up all over the place where they can get damaged, perhaps it is time to invest in a bike rack. A bicycle rack is a snap to build out of wood and will help you organize this part of your garage
How to Repair an Oris Watch
Oris watches are a mid-level Swiss timepiece. Watch enthusiasts usually neglected Oris watches due to the low-grade, albeit dependable, movements; but as of 2010, interest steadily inclined over the decade. A movement is the spring-loaded engine that runs the watch. Oris only manufactures mechanical
How to Wear Boot Knives
Boot knives serve as a useful survival tool, a cleverly concealed self-defense weapon and sometimes a beautiful costume piece. Hikers, outdoor adventurers and those in the Armed Forces often wear boot knives as handy tools, using them for everything from cutting up and eating food to marking trails.
How to Install an Alvarion Antenna
An Alvarion outdoor antenna can receive a cellular signal from a transmitter that ordinary cell antennas can not; the directional nature of the Alvarion focuses in on the signal to "capture" it from a distant location. To install an Alvarion antenna correctly, mount it to a secure base outdoors so
What Is a Neutralizing Antibody?
Neutralizing antibodies are antibodies capable of stopping foreign agents from infecting host cells. Neutralizing antibodies may be produced through the process of vaccination.
How to Put the Cabinet Doors on the Little Tikes Super Chef Kitchen
Assembling a child's toy correctly is vital to prevent injury. The Little Tikes Super Chef Kitchen is a mini toy kitchen that includes a play microwave, oven and fridge, as well as many plastic kitchen utensils. Attaching the cabinet doors to the cupboard, microwave, oven and fridge requires no extr
Archery Levels
The Junior Olympic Archery Development Xperience, also called the JOAD Xperience, is the official training program of USA Archery that is designed for teaching at camps, 4-H clubs, parks and recreation classes and at after-school programs. Archers of any age earn pins indicating their mastery of ba
How to Reuse Packaging
Americans throw away 4.6 pounds of trash a day, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA. In 2007, 254.1 million tons of trash was thrown away. A number of "green living" or "tightwad" websites show that interest in reusing or repurposing packaging grows stronger by the day.
How do I Turn Magnets for Electricity?
Since the 19th century, scientists have used magnets to generate electricity using generators. Michael Faraday is credited with the discovery in 1831 when he generated a current by rotating a copper disk near a bar magnet. This would go on to be the basis of Maxwell's Equations, and are fundamental
The Uses for Variable Resistors
A variable resistor, also know as a rheostat or potentiometer, is used in electronic circuits to fine-tune the resistance in a circuit. By changing the resistance of a circuit, the voltage and current can also be fine-tuned. Using the formula E = I x R, I = E / R and R = E / I, where E = voltage, I
How Do You Make a Map in Brotherhood of Battle?
Brotherhood of Battle is an online turn-based strategy game produced by Xgen Studios. The game has you competing against other human players in a variety of familiar strategy scenarios: Capture the Flag, Death Match and others. During each turn, your units are allowed to move a certain distance, the
How to Use the Trijicon Reflex Sight
The Trijicon Reflex Sight is a sight that is used when shooting a rifle. This particular sight is mounted on either the top or bottom of your hunting rifle, and it helps you to see your target in the dark. The Trijicon Reflex Sight is best used for targets that are within a 300-foot range. Fiber opt
How to Get a Half Jug of Wine in RuneScape
In "RuneScape," the Half-Full Wine Jug is a discontinued and highly-sought item. Previously, the half-filled jug was obtained by partially drinking a Full Jug of Wine. However, after the release of an update, the Full Jug of Wine is now consumed in one drink. The Half Full Wine Jug routinely sells f
How to Wash a Plane
Washing an airplane fulfills more than just cosmetic functions. A regularly-cleaned airplane has a finish better protected from damaging corrosion and the acidic effects of oil and fuel residue, bugs and bird droppings. A clean, smooth finish creates a more aerodynamic plane as it moves through the