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A Brief History of the Atom

Atoms are tiny particles of matter which make up everything in the universe. Everything you see is made up of atoms. Scientists spent many years trying to understand the structure of the atom, with several models and theories being disproved or improved upon along the way. Today we know that atoms consist of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by shells ( energy levels ) of electrons. Electrons, protons and neutrons are known as subatomic particles. Each shell holds a fixed number of electrons. Atoms from different elements have different numbers of electrons, protons and neutrons. Theory of Atomic Structure John Dalton John Dalton is often known as the father of atomic theory. He proposed a theory of the...

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Air Fryer Meatballs

These Air Fryer Meatballs made with ground beef are moist, full of flavor, and super fast to make. Even the pickiest of eaters will love these beef meatballs! Dinner will be done in 30 minutes with the help of the air fryer. 4 Reasons to Make This Recipe 30-Minute Meal: Perfect for busy weeknights. If you prep them ahead of time, dinner is even faster! The air fryer preheats in 1 minute and a batch of 12 meatballs only cooks for 7-9 minutes. Moist and Delicious: My kids go gah-gah over these and many of them get eaten before they ever make it atop whole wheat spaghetti with homemade marinara sauce or on a Meatball Sub. Freezer-Friendly: This is one of the best meals to double...

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My experiments on myself this training cycle…

(shoes, socks, shorts, tank, bra) Workout day! It felt so good to be back together! I always reset my watch with a new training block because it is so fun to see new records again. A stop for calories and hydration occurred. Twelve miles @ 7:27 average. 2-mile w/u, 3-mile tempo (6:06 pace), 1 mile easy, 1 MTC mile (the downhill mile we do often in 5:15), c/d. I felt really good for the first time post-marathon. I have a few experiments I’m running on myself for the rest of the year… I love trying to find out exactly what works best for my training, and so I love trying out new things: *I’m going to run less mileage. Life...

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12 Weird, Interesting, and Bizarre Animal Behaviors

Each person has their own way of dealing with situations. Like humans, animals tend to display weird, wild, and interesting behavior from time to time. The animal kingdom is full of creatures that are smarter, funnier, and more complex than people realize, which is reflected in their animal behavior. It might come as a surprise but they’re not all brainless animals. Many have interesting and strange ways of dealing with their emotion and enemies. The average person will be shocked to find out the different ways these animal species act when their backs are up against the wall, or they find a fellow animal attractive. Some animals can’t handle getting scared, passing out like toddlers learning to walk. Many animals...

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When Do Childhood Memories Start? Earlier Than You Might Think

When do memories start? One of the great joys of parenthood is introducing your kid to the world and giving them a foundation of good childhood memories on which they can start building their life. A major way that parents try to build memories is through adventures. Travel is easy enough when they’re infants (a baby is basically carry-on luggage that occasionally cries), but it gets trickier by the time they’re toddlers. Because hitting the road with a preschooler requires NASA-level strategic planning, many parents simply stay put, resigned to the fact that very young kids have childhood amnesia and won’t remember anyway. But building up a healthy reserve of future nostalgia with your kids is always a good investment.You...

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