General Knowledge
Exploring "Why" questions about General Knowledge
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Why do toddlers like to see their own reflections so much?
"It looks like me, but I'm right here, it moves the same as me too, I must observe the specimen."
Why do we get addicted to things?
mainly due to positive association and receptors. When you enjoy something your brain produces dopamine, seratonin, oxytocin, and endorphines which is basically the chemicals responsible for happiness
why is dimensional lumber not actually sold in the dimensions it is named (ie: a 2×4 is actually 1.5 x 3.5 inches)?
Lumber is rough cut to the actual dimensions. It is then planed to be smooth and to make it more consistent. They take off 1/4" from all sides for the smaller stuff like 2x4's and more as it gets bigg
Why people like getting drunk/sloshed/hammered/shit-faced ?
Because only when you're passed out in a puddle of your own vomit can you silence the ennui and existential hum. Source: I'm Irish.
Why isn’t it possible for a counterfeit bill to perfectly emulate a real bill?
It is possible. If you had access to every piece of equipment that the government uses to produce currency, you can make the exact same currency. They do make it extremely hard to get certain material
Why do companies wait till the Super Bowl to make good commercials?
I suppose the best time to invest a lot of money into the production of an ad is when it is guaranteed to be seen by many, and be talked about later on. And in order to have the ad stand out in front
Why power buttons on power strips say “off” and “reset” instead of “off” and “on”
That is a surge protector, not just a power strip. Reset means "reset the breaker", like if too much power goes through it it'll turn off but if you flip it on and off again after fixing the power iss
Why is the air blown from a fan cooler then the air in the room it occupies?
It isn't. You *feel* cooler, for two reasons: (a) it blows away the thin layer of air around your body that has been warmed by your body heat and (b) it increases evaporation from your skin, which coo
Why is there a difference between girl bikes and guy bikes?
In the early part of the bicycle, women sill wore dresses and the lowering of the top frame bar was to allow the wearing of a dress.
Why serial killers tend to be white, male, and 30’s?
Statistically there are more black serial killers than whites since the 90s. They simply don't receive the kind of cultural worship a la Ted Bundy, because people and media are more inclined to just w