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Why it is easier to see something in the dark with my peripherals than it is while staring directly at it.
The peripheral vision is more sensitive to movement and contrast. This trait was formed as a way to catch predators trying to sneak up on you. This might have something to do with it.
Why are some food allergies much more common than others?
The best answer we have is, "we don't really know". This is still a hot topic of research. Allergic reactions are basically your immune system overreacting to t
READ THE INVESTIGATION arrow_right_altWhy does my car have a spare tire, but not a spare battery?
Your spare battery would go dead as well. You can't have a spare car battery sitting in a car for years without it dying while a spare tire will last a long time without compromise
Why do Governments world-wide run on debt? Do they all sell bonds or are there countries that do not?
Because debt is cheap and governments have infinite lifespans and the ability to pay back said debt. Most even have the ability to print money meaning that they can take on any amount of debt and pay
Why does alcohol withdrawal give you such vivid, and sometimes very scary, dreams?
Alcohol suppresses REM stage sleep (the period when you dream), which your brain adjusts for as you become dependent. Once the alcohol is removed from the equation, your brain still tries to compensat
Why am I able to set the date on my phone back to 1970?
Linux kernels (as other UNIX-like systems) [count dates from 1 January 1970.](_URL_0_) Android is running a Linux kernel.
Why does it feel like you actually produce more poop with a high fiber diet, rather than just pooping more regularly?
Partly because you do. Fiber isn't digested so you poop it out "minimally transformed". This makes it more voluminous than non-fibrous poop.
Why can't we use physical tests to detect mental illness?
We don't understand the brain nearly as well as we understand the circulatory system, though for some mental illnesses we are starting to be able to detect them with brain imaging
