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Why is the smell of fish so pungent compared to other foods derived from animals?
Fish contains a lot of a compound called **trimethylamine oxide**. When the fish dies, bacteria begin to break down this compound, which results in terrible odors. Fish use this compound to maintain a
Why do we feel like time has passed after sleeping but not after being given general anesthetic?
I had my first experience with general anesthesia this year and felt the same. Waking from a nap or a night's sleep, there a sense of time having passed. After
READ THE INVESTIGATION arrow_right_altWhy is Australia culling sharks, despite overwhelming opposition from scientists and the general public?
This is a state government thing not all of Australia. The short version is in Western Australian Government is doing the shark cull as ''to reduce numbers of sharks along beaches therefore making the
Why does checking your credit score lower it?
Merely checking your score for personal reasons does **not** lower it. That's what's known as a "soft" check and it harmless. When your score is checked for *purposes of lending you money*, that's a "
Why is it that when I walk for 30 minutes, it only burns 80 calories, but other people seem to burn 200+ from walking the same amount?
> Does it have to do with my height/weight? You got it, well actually it normally is based on weight and age. It has everything to do with height and weight.
Why do some dogs/cats see and hear what is on the TV as if it is actually right there in front of them, and others don't even notice that the TV is there?
The smarter animals ignore it because they know it is just a picture. The dumb ones are fooled by the illusion.
Why can't energy be harnessed through gravity?
We already harness energy from gravity... just not in the way your friend thinks. Hydroelectric dams use their height to store potential energy in a reservoir.
Why the venus project (or zeitgeist if they're both the same) is a bad thing
The people that tell you the Venus project is a bad thing are people that are too happy making money off of others.
