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The Science of Skipping Stones

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There's something about lakes and rivers that makes picking up a rock and skipping it along the surface almost irresistible. Reporter Catherine Stifter visited the Yuba River looking for the perfect stone -- and along the way she learned some lessons about the environment and hydrodynamics.

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