In the game of tennis, it is absolutely critical to be able to read how the ball is going to bounce, so you can be in a position to hit it back over the net.
 
However, not all surfaces are created equal, and differently surfaced tennis courts can have extreme effects on the ball, completely changing the strategy of the game.
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Who doesn’t love summer? Cookouts, ice cream, and trips to the beach! Next time you’re at the beach, don’t just plop on a towel and be a beach bum, grab some friends and join a sand volleyball game!
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Asked by Prabhu from Chennai, India

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How can you build the best paper airplanes? Learn some of the laws of aerodynamics here and make some amazing aircraft!
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“Ever tried snowshoeing before?” I was asked back in Grade 6. I replied, like most people, with a firm, “No, can’t say I have.”
 
Looking back I probably should have tried it, at the very least, because, after doing a bit of research to find out how snowshoes works, I’m pretty impressed by the sport.
 
So, what exactly are snowshoes and how do they work?
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Question from Stefanie, Palm Springs, California

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