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Why do courtrooms still use stenographers over more advanced recording equipment?
Part of the stenographers job is to read back portions of the transcript immediately upon request. If you just recorded audio you would at the very least need a guy sitting there in charge of the audi
Why is quantum physics so often mentioned in philosophy and so-called "enlightenment" texts?
One of the main points of overlap between philosophy and quantum physics concerns whether or not there is true randomness-not just events that are beyond our cu
READ THE INVESTIGATION arrow_right_altWhy are rest stops built with one on each side of a highway/interstate rather than one build in the middle?
They are in the median in some places. The left exit and entry is problematic for slower vehicles/drivers. Speaking of slow drivers, if you circle around looking for an open parking spot, eat, pee, an
Why are Late Night Talk Shows so popular in America?
It's actually quite diminished and low in its popularity compared to the past. Big time down. In an effort to get more viewers though their marketing teams heavily utilize stuff like YouTube and the d
why is freezing an animal considered the most humane way to kill it?
Because freezing to death is largely painless. From people that were found inches from death due to hypothermia, and had given up and started to succumb, they describe it as "your entire body is numb,
Why isn't there dry human food with all the needed essentials like there is for pets?
Because we don't want it. There is no demand for it and we prefer a varied diet. There is [soylent](_URL_0_) which is a smoothie type thing which is essentially all you need to eat.
Why is it that I can hold my breath for like 30-45 seconds in a pool but in the shower I can't last five seconds while washing my face beforebi have to gasp for breath?
This is likely related to something called the [mammalian diving reflex](_URL_0_). When cold water contacts your face, your heart rate immediately slows by 10-25%, and the blood vessels to your extrem
Why do computer games tend to crash if you tab out during a loading screen?
You'll find that more common in games that are played "full screen" and not in any form of window. Full screen games are sending instructions to the video card (yes, I know, it's a
