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Why do birds fly south for the winter instead of just staying where its warmer all the time?
Two reasons: summer days are longer near the poles compared to the tropics, meaning more time for activity; and springtime sees an absolute explosion of food resources (insect and plant population gro
Why do public schools (and many offices) exclusively use Internet Explorer?
Certain settings in Internet Explorer can be controlled through a Windows Domain environment with something called Group Policy. For instance, you can use Group
READ THE INVESTIGATION arrow_right_altWhy are plesiosaurs and mosasaurs considered reptiles and not dinosaurs?
Well, first off, dinosaurs are reptiles. However, dinosaurs refer to a very specific clade of reptiles that are generally defined by their bone structure, especially the shape of the hip. Marine repti
Why does chloroplast contain DNA?
It's actually believed that chloroplasts and mitochondria used to be their own unique, single-celled organisms, which evolved to work symbiotically with the bigger, eukaryotic (more complex, with a tr
Why do animals shed fur all their lives, but when you make a fur coat, it doesn't shed?
Because fur on an animal works like hair on a person - it grows and sheadding is a built in way to keep it clean and maintained. Along with grooming habits like licking. A fur coats fur does not grow,
Why does the moon appear translucent during the day?
The moon is not translucent, you're viewing it through a brightly-lit atmosphere during the day.
Why do Sport drinks like Gatorade hydrate you with that much sodium in it?
The purpose of Gatorade is not to rehydrate you (water would work fine for that). It's main purpose is restore electrolyte balances (sodium being one of the main ones). Professional atheletes sweat ex
Why is something like steak able to be eaten more acceptably whilst undercooked while something chicken isn't?
Chicken and pork are likely to carry diseases, specifically salmonella and trichinosis. Steak and fish are less likely to have disease, so rare steak and sushi are safe as long as
