Everyday Life
Exploring "Why" questions about Everyday Life
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Why is it so common for kids to dislike vegetables
Maybe it depends how it's prepared, I'm from europe and my entire family could make delicious vegetables, I always wondered why on earth in American tv shows/films/sitcoms kids hate vegetables 99% peo
Why does water taste weird in the morning compared to at night?
You'll have to be more specific, water sitting on your counter or stagnant in the pipes will be warmer and have more oxygen or minerals dissolved in it making it taste different. Other wise factors li
Why do towels absorb the water
It is caused by Capillary action (sometimes capillarity, capillary motion, or wicking). Capillary action is the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, and in oppositio
Why are there different names being used for ISIS (e.g. ISIS, ISIL, or IS)?
Because ISIS stands for Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. ISIL stands for Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. And IS just means Islamic State.
Why are sage and salt used to keep “bad spirits” out?
Centuries old connotations derived from folk lore and religion. Salt is used to purify and preserve food, so it is seen to do the same in a spiritual manner. Thus you can purify an area with the ritua
Why do clothes get darker when they’re wet?
Your clothes are made out of irregular surfaces, such as tiny fibres. They scatter light easily. Some of the fibres are also translucent, and thus retro-reflect white light.
Why is an excess of (salty) saliva produced when about to vomit?
The belief is that it's to protect your teeth. Stomach acid is very destructive to tooth enamel. Saliva helps dilute and neutralize the acid.
Why do adults and teens have differently shaped knee caps?
Hi, there. I thought maybe I could chime in here, as I know a thing or two about the subject. Knee caps do not change shape with age.
Why do so many fast food drive thrus have 2 windows, but always have you pull to the second window?
The reason for this is that if they get very busy, they can have you pay at the first window and receive you food at the second. However if they do not feel they are busy enough to merit the extra wor
Why does water evaporate faster outdoors than indoors?
Yes, temperature. But also other factors, such as humidity and wind. _URL_0_ There are definitely less wind indoor, so that's a big factor.