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Why do whales surface to exhale, and when do they inhale?
Exhaling under water decreases buoyancy. Try it next time you're at a pool - humans generally float with full lungs but sink after fully exhaling. Exhaling *before* surfacing makes it more difficult t
Why are mice associated with cheese?
Most mice prefer to feed on grains and nuts rather than cheese, but when they're hungry, they'll eat whatever they can find that is edible. Cheese tends to smel
READ THE INVESTIGATION arrow_right_altwhy are emotions attributed to the heart instead of the brain?
Your chest can actually start to feel painful during a really emotionally traumatizing moment. I believe this is actually caused by your breathing muscles which is also why your breathing becomes spor
why did humans choose to migrate to locations with harsh climates?
In brief: - To expand territory - To exploit resources - To escape enemies - For protection against enemies - For less competition
Why do you often hit a motivational wall before doing the last part of a task?
I recently took a knitting class, and the teacher mentioned that this is really common problem for many knitters. Once the project is almost done, they lose motivation just finish up those last few ro
Why is a transgender person not considered to have a mental illness?
There is a great deal of disagreement regarding what I'm about to say among those who are transgender, but consider thinking of it not as a mental illness but as a birth defect. The body developed one
Why can be build custom PCs but not custom phones?
Phone makers work so hard to make them ultra compact, that there is no spare room for extra components or even for removable plugs.
Why do laptop screen colors change at different viewing angles, but phone colors remain the same no matter what angle, and what causes this effect?
It comes down to the displays used in each. Most desktop and laptop monitors use TN panels (the panel is the bit inside that actually changes colour, has pixels, etc), they are che
