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Why are cell phones excluded from directory listings?
I used to work for a phone book publisher. Telephone directories for land lines are a regulatory requirement going back decades. It's part of the tariffs.
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 cir
READ THE INVESTIGATION arrow_right_altWhy is it that in the 1900s and up into the early 2000s there were a lot of bands that were "number one" for years at a time but now there are seemingly more one hit wonders.
It's the way people buy music now. In the 90's, etc people bought albums. Now people buy single songs.
Why do humans find eyeless or pitch black eyes scary/unsettling?
It's called The [Uncanny Valley](_URL_0_), and it's not limited to eyes. Basically, the closer something gets to looking human, the more we can sympathise with it - until it gets to be about 95%-99% h
Why does bending material such as metal, plastic, i.e. eventually wear it down so much that it snaps off?
Bending stuff actually breaks the inside of the material, but hopefully not enough to break the surface. Some materials like metal and plastic are secretly buzzing and jiggling around on the inside, a
Why does the colour black attract and store heat?
You've got it slightly wrong. The reason why an object is even black in the first place is because it absorbs all the light. In other words, the color of an object depends on how it absorbs, reflects
Why is it so much more expensive to send texts and make phone calls internationally?
The string that ties your tin cans together gets really expensive when you get further away. In reality, because they can.
why are weapons used to hunt animals always piercing but those used to kill men could be hacking/slashing as well?
I'd say it's mostly to do with the distance factor. A spear or arrow can be used to kill an animal from about 25-50yds, give or take. A slashing or cutting weapon would require you
