This collection of useful information on "Common Things" is put in the interesting form of "Why and Because," and comprehends a familiar explanation of many subjects which occupy a large space in the philosophy of Nature, relating to air, animals, atmosphere, caloric, chemistry, ventilation, materia medica, meteorology, acoustics, electricity, light, zoölogy, etc. - Summary by Anonymous
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Preface Read by Anusha Iyer 6:39
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Chapter 2 Read by MaryAnn 7:37
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Chapter 3 Read by MaryAnn 9:12
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Chapter 4 Read by SamW 11:00
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Chapter 5 Read by Sharon V. 10:13
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Chapter 6 Read by Sharon V. 8:21
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Chapter 7 Read by Sharon V. 11:11
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Chapter 8 Read by Julia Niedermaier 13:55
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Chapter 9 Read by Julia Niedermaier 6:12
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Chapter 10 Read by Julia Niedermaier 5:20
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Chapter 11 Read by Diana Schmidt 10:39
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Chapter 12 Read by Diana Schmidt 10:14
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Chapter 13 Read by Tony Oliva 12:09
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Chapter 14 Read by Tony Oliva 11:55
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Chapter 15 Read by Tony Oliva 15:41
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Chapter 16 Read by Tony Oliva 14:59
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Chapter 17 Read by Tony Oliva 16:07
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Chapter 18 Read by KHand 9:19
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Chapter 19 Read by KHand 8:40
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Chapter 20 Read by KHand 9:26
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Chapter 21 Read by KHand 6:19
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Chapter 22 Read by KHand 10:18
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Chapter 23 Read by Gnomesb 13:24
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Chapter 24 Refraction and Reflection of Light Read by Amy Gramour 8:39
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Chapter 25 Mirrors and Reflection Read by Amy Gramour 9:31
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Chapter 26 Read by Gnomesb 18:32
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Chapter 27 What is Electricity Read by Joseph Tabler 10:23
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Chapter 28 Lightning Read by Linda Andrus 13:42
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Chapter 29 Thunder Read by Linda Andrus 19:13
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Chapter 30 Atmosphere Read by Linda Andrus 14:53
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Chapter 31 Wind Read by MaryAnn 13:20
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Chapter 32 A Barometer Read by MaryAnn 8:54
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Chapter 33 A Thermometer Read by MaryAnn 4:27
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Chapter 34 What is Sound Read by Doodles 11:03
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Chapter 35 What is Water Read by Doodles 8:24
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Chapter 36 What is Attraction Read by Doodles 7:28
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Chapter 37 What is Repulsion Read by Linda Andrus 29:21
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Chapter 38 Why does a Humming Top make a Humming Noise Read by Jamila Phillips 10:07
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Chapter 39 Why are Soap Bubbles Round Read by Jamila Phillips 8:17
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Chapter 40 Mouse and Trap Spinner Read by Linda Andrus 17:16
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Chapter 41 Why do we Eat Food Read by Ashton Ruby 8:49
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Chapter 42 Food and Nourishment Read by Linda Andrus 8:14
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Chapter 43 Blood Read by Michele Eaton 10:31
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Chapter 44 How our Bodies Heal Read by Linda Andrus 11:06
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Chapter 45 Bones in the Body Read by Linda Andrus 8:42
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Chapter 46 Ligaments Read by Linda Andrus 8:23
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Chapter 47 Nerves Read by Linda Andrus 10:33
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Chapter 48 Why do we see Objects Read by Julia Niedermaier 10:19
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Chapter 49 Why do we Hear Read by Julia Niedermaier 7:49
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Chapter 50 Why do we Taste Read by Julia Niedermaier 8:18
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Chapter 51 Part 1 Why do we Perspire Read by Michele Eaton 13:48
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Chapter 51 Part 2 Read by Michele Eaton 10:20
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Chapter 51 Part 3 Read by Michele Eaton 37:56
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Chapter 52 Animals and Creation Read by Kalynda 8:43
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Chapter 53 Birds and Fish Read by Kathrine Engan 9:33
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Chapter 54 Moles, Elephants and other creatures Read by Kalynda 15:04
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Chapter 55 Quadrupeds Read by Kathrine Engan and 1 other 8:25
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Chapter 56 Weather and Animals Read by Amy Gramour 7:59
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Chapter 57 Insects Read by Amy Gramour 7:31
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Chapter 58 Animal Plant or Mineral Read by Kathrine Engan 10:15
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Chapter 59 Flowers and Plants Read by Amy Gramour 9:23
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Chapter 60 Plants Read by Linda Andrus 22:34
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Chapter 61 Plants and Trees Read by Linda Andrus 29:10
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Chapter 62 Vegetable Oils and Fats Read by Tony Oliva 55:42
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Chapter 63 Vegetable Gums Read by Tony Oliva 12:26
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Chapter 64 Wood Read by Tony Oliva 10:08
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Chapter 65 Plants and Seeds Read by Tony Oliva 12:42
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Chapter 66 Caterpillars and other Insects Read by Tony Oliva 11:09
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Chapter 67 Read by Tony Oliva 54:39
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Conclusion Read by Anusha Iyer 3:19
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