physical sciences
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How Long Does Liquor Last After You Open a Bottle?
When I was a younger man and surviving on budget liquors and hot dogs, getting a “nice” bottle of liquor was a pretty big deal. My natural instinct was to save these gifts; after a sample, I would reverently put the bottle on a high shelf and limit my interactions to gazing lovingly at it…
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The Difference Between Dish Soap, Dishwasher Detergent, and Laundry Detergent (and Why it Matters)
Recently, I wrote about some of the lesser-known cleaning applications of dishwasher tablets around the house. In the comments, someone asked, “What’s the difference between dissolving the pods in warm water and using that to clean instead of…you know, soapy water?”
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How to Clean Rust Off Your Tools (and Prevent It From Coming Back)
Whether you inherited them from your parents or grandparents, or got them for a great price at a yard sale or flea market, you may have some rusty tools sitting around your home, basement, or garage right now. And maybe one day, you need a wrench, or hammer, or garden trowel, reach for one of…
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Use These Household Products and Items to Clean and Polish Brass (Because They’re Not the Same Thing)
Thanks to its durability and rich colour, brass — an alloy of copper and zinc — has been used for centuries to make everything from kitchenware and hardware, to household objects and decor. But brass also has a downside: It tarnishes easily. And, like everything else, brass can accumulate dirt and dust over time, leaving…