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Why are archers in movies instructed to fire all at once?
Well usually we see it in movies in the context of the first volley against a force moving towards the wall. In that case the commander can simply say 'on my mark' if they want the arrows to start onl
Why do the fastest runners tend to be black?
A couple of speculative answers, in addition to /u/MrAloha808's point. "Black" and "White" aren't really groups, as there's as much variation between as there i
READ THE INVESTIGATION arrow_right_altWhy does my dog bark at the door thinking it's an intruder but then get excited to see whoever comes in? At what point has he decided they're not actually a threat?
barking does not mean he thinks its a threat, hes just warning others(you) that some one is near/at the door.
Why do athletes dump themselves in tubs of ice water after working out?
Ice reduces inflammation and for certain kinds of injuries, inflammation slows the healing process. So...submerging yourself in ice is a great way to reduce overall inflammation!
why does wikipedia ask for donations almost every month? do they really need it to not disappear?
Wikipedia's biggest issue is that their amazing service requires constant overhead. So donations keep it running. Have you ever been inside a server location.
Why does 65 degrees feel so much cooler in a car or building than it does outside?
Relative humidity. If the outside holds more moisture than it will not evaporate which makes you feel warmer. Air conditioning is removing humidity which brings down the temperature you feel.
Why do people (Soldiers, Police, Government Agents) always seem to duck when approaching a helicopter?
Have you ever approached a helicopter with the blades still turning? The blade might be between 50-100cm above your head, but it's just a natural tendency to want to duck just in case. I call it The H
Why are AAA games increasingly removing local multiplayer (split screen) game types?
Along with the answer about selling multiple copies, it also requires more resources out of the machine to run a split screen game. The CPU needs to process the movements and actio
