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why don't dogs acknowledge/recognize themselves in the mirror?
What you're talking about is "the mirror test." It takes a certain amount of intelligence to look in a mirror and recognize that it is a reflection rather than just another space. Those animals are al
Why do all of my South Asian friends want to become some sort of doctor?
Asian cultures value hard work and productivity, both on a personal level and as it relates to the rest of society. Being a doctor delivers on both of those.
READ THE INVESTIGATION arrow_right_altWhy do some countries wash their eggs and some don't?
The US washes eggs due to the belief that the coatings and dirt on eggs carry disease Everywhere else does not wash eggs because they like to leave the egg's natural coating which keeps any bacteria o
Why all the controversy surrounding Burger King purchasing Tim Hortons?
The issue is not them purchasing Tim Hortons. The issue is them moving the new Joint Headquarters to Canada in order to avoid American corporate taxes.
Why does 80 degree water feel so much colder than 80 degree air?
Water absorbs much more heat per volume. So water touching your skin aborbs more of your body's heat compared to air of the same temperature.
Why is it assumed to be liquid water on Mars as opposed to some other liquid.
It's not assumed, it's known. They used a spectrometer to analyse the chemical composition of the liquid in the channels.
Why can't we put metal objects in the microwave, yet the inside is made of metal, including the metal mesh on the inside of the door. Is the metal coated with some special paint that makes it ok to be exposed to microwaves?
Electrical engineer, the answer is simple. The metal box is a conductive plane, preventing potential differences from accumulating. They discharge naturally and rapidlly The frequency of the microwave
Why are the movement of people in spacemovies so slow, if there is no resistance? (Example: When they climb up stairs)
Have you ever been working in a tight space, with a low ceiling, crouched down, and then, without thinking, you stood up and banged your head? If you're not careful, that happens *
