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Why are public toilet lids shaped like horseshoes, while the ones at home are shaped like donuts? [x-post from /r/explainlikeimcalvin]
I read the answer in another ELI5. I can't find it right now...but the horse shoe was so pissing on the seat wouldn't be as much as a clean up. I don't like touching public toilet seats...so I can see
Why do Catholic schools, who teach about creation, also teach about evolution?
The way it was taught to us was that the Bible was not supposed to be taken literally. There was overwhelming evidence in support of evolution that was simply n
READ THE INVESTIGATION arrow_right_altWhy are the recommended daily allowances for alcohol different for men and women?
It is based on the difference in body mass. Women tend to be smaller than men and thus the recommendation is no more than 2-3 units for women and 3-4 units for men.
Why so many prescription drugs lower your risk to fight infections
Some diseases are caused by your immune system attacking your own body. The pills to treat these diseases weaken your immune system so it will cause less damage to your own body.
Why whistleblowing is dangerous to the whistleblower and in some cases illegal?
It's not illegal to blow the whistle on illegal behavior. The problem in this case is that what the NSA is doing might actually be legal. As for support for Snowden vs Manning: Are you sure that's tru
Why is gingrich's affair being downplayed, while Clinton was impeached for the same thing.
Clinton was accused of *perjury* and *obstruction of justice*. You cannot legislate morality hence Gingrich walks on the affair charge.
Why can't I start my own nation?
It becomes recognized whenever other countries recognize it. That's not a satisfying answer, but it's the truth. Just ask Palestine.
Why does the sounds made by kid's toys slow down when the batteries start getting low?
In simple terms, most circuits that make sound or play back digitally recorded sounds use a timing circuit (like an oscillator) to send out the sound waves at a constant rate. More
