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Why is the Zika virus not affecting Chile?
The same reason it isn't impacting Canada. Different regions of the world have different environments, where different species thrive. The mosquitos that pass the virus need a warmer climate - like Br
Why do people stop and look when there is a traffic accident ?
When we do the same mundane task over and over and over, our brain basically shuts off. We just continue doing the mundane task as a brain "sub routine" and we
READ THE INVESTIGATION arrow_right_altWhy can drinking TOO MUCH water make your muscles cramp when exercising?
What causes cramps is loss of electrolytes. Drinking too much water can cause your system to flush out too many electrolytes, but it is not specific to drinking water while exercising but rather you d
Why have some countries developed rapidly while other have not over the last century?
It's easier for us to create heat than to remove it. Furnaces for heating have been around forever but air conditioners are expensive and still catching on. Therefore, for centuries the most productiv
Why does your nose run when you east spicy things?
Nasal irrigation is a way for the body to protect sensitive and vulnerable tissues in the sinuses. Spicy foods trigger a feeling of actual heat (like real fire), even though it's not actually hot. The
Why do we often feel more sad when viewing or hearing about animal suffering/death, than we do about the equivalent in humans?
There's a thing called the [Just-World Hypothesis](_URL_0_). Humans want to think that the world is a fair place; so when we hear about something bad happening to someone, there's a tendency to think
Why is immigration such a hot button topic in UK politics at the moment? What effects are immigration having on the economy right now?
Mostly, it's a non-issue. However, trying to remove freedom of movement is an effective way for parties to appeal to their more authoritarian supporters.
Why is it that during the weekday, I have a hard time waking up at 6am and want to sleep forever, when on weekends, I am naturally up at 6am and ready to start the day?
because it's your own choice to get up on weekends, not a forced one. you can either sleep longer or get up, and you enjoy that possibility of choice, therefore you feel okay with
