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Why is longitude measured in non-parallel lines coming from the poles instead of in parallel circles emanating from the Prime Meridian and IDL?
One of these ways is really easy and convenient for plotting a map and navigating. The other is really, really, really annoying. If you plotted the parallel circles on a flat map, you would get two se
Why do peoples faces turn red when nervous or embarrassed?
Generally when you're nervous or embarrassed, you probably feel like you're in a high-pressure situation. The body responds by releasing adrenaline and increasi
READ THE INVESTIGATION arrow_right_altWhy are speakers located on the back of cell phones instead of the front?
Space. Big screen, camera, microphone, ear speaker, light sensor, notification led. Some phones do it (HTC one) but others just put it on the back because it still works that way too.
Why do so many people not vote in the US?
I am educated (post grad degree). I don't vote because my vote only matters if the election is decided by one vote. This basically never happens, even in local elections.
Why are parts of the world (like the northern parts of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula) all desert when they are completely surrounded by water?
There are plenty of ways a desert can form, but those in particular are formed simply because of their distance from the equator. Due to the rotation of the Earth, global winds circulate in a way that
Why don't humans go into heat?
Most animals have evolved this behavior so that their young one's growth coincides with the seasonal availability of food/resources. This also creates a cycle of birth and deaths that overlap so that
Why do we drop so much ordinance on targets? I know this sounds inhuman, but the ROI seems absurd after looking through combat footage. Shouldn't targets be eliminated in a more cost effective manner?
Its cheaper to shoot twice and make sure they're gone than to shoot once and find out a week later that you have to send somebody else to go shoot them again. Bombs and missiles are expensive, but the
Why does water feel much colder in your mouth when chewing mint gum?
The ingredient in mint gum that gives that cooling sensation is called Menthol. The tongue can not tell the difference between Menthol and actual cold temperatures so that's why th
