Everyday Life
Exploring "Why" questions about Everyday Life
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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 things it deems dangerous.
why does milk taste so good after eating something with syrup or peanut butter?
**Likes disolve likes. Polar substances like water disolve polar substances like sugar. Non-polars like oil, fat, and gasoline dissolve non-polars.
Why does the water spray from the shower feel cold when you’re standing next to the beam itself, even if the water is warm?
I believe you are feeling tiny borderline microscopic droplets of water which due to their size lose their heat to the environment extremely quickly
Why are many bathroom sink faucets so close to the back of the sink?
The reason is probably cost reduction. The faucet is most likely a casting. Castings of consumer products are made in such a high volume that costs associated with design (such as fancy curves, etc.)
Why does shampoo not lather up well when you shampoo for the first time in a while?
My sister told me a long time ago that dirt is the enemy of suds and that stuck with me. But it's basically true. Your hair has oils that are important to its structure.
Why are some letters basically the same capital and lowercase (O, W, P) and some vastly different (G, E, Q)?
Our alphabet is derived from the Latin alphabet. The Upper case is essential the Latin. The lower case alphabet is derived from the Latin through an intermediate font called Carolinian minuscule.
Why does the shower water become hotter when someone flushes the toilet?
your water heater heats water to anywhere from 120 to 180 degrees F. So in order to keep you from burning yourself cold water is mixed with the hot water to make a comfortable temperature. when a toil
Why can mayo remove water stains from finished wood?
The combination of fat and mild acids penetrates the top layer of the finish to replace the water with nourishing oil. At least that's what it says on _URL_0_
Why does tap water seem to taste better or worse in different areas? Is it because of what we’ve been accustomed to or is it a mix of minerals that actually contribute to the taste?
There is a lot of variety regarding minerals in the water in different places, plus different water sources that need more or less treatment and may have undesirable tastes or colours from contaminant
Why do omelets and scrambled eggs taste differently even though I put the same ingredients into them?
First, texture has a lot to do with food. The sensations of chewing, moving food around in your mouth, and taking a bite-sized solid piece of omelet versus a fluffy bit of scrambled egg with a lot of