General Knowledge
Exploring "Why" questions about General Knowledge
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Why do movies cost so much?
Script writers, editors, cameras, special effects, equipment, labor, power, transportation, CGI takes an extremely long time to make and often takes a lot of labor, actor fees and incomes, lawyers, lo
Why Are The Winners of Running Competitions Like Marathons Almost Always From Africa?
The "Kenyans" train very hard. They also train at a very high altitude. When they come down to sea level and run with us puny Americans they have an easier time because of how much oxygen they need to
Why is allergy medicine so expensive?
It isn't. Here in the UK I can buy a month's supply of once a day antihistamines (loratidine or cetirizine) for less than £2 (less than $3.34USD) and a generic equivalent of "Afrin" (oxymetolozine) fo
Why, in boxing, does the referee continue to count after a downed fighter stands back up?
It is called a standing 8 count. It basically gives the ref the ability to judge of the fighter is able to go on, or is he is essentially out on his feet. Also gives the fighter an extra couple of sec
Why can authorities seize the .se ccTLD for The Pirate Bay but not the .org gTLD?
Different TLDs follow different countries' rules. In both Sweden and the US, the government isn't allowed to arbitrarily seize domain names- they have to follow some procedure, probably involving the
why can’t nations conquer other nations like in the past.
Starting after the First World War, and continuing up until the late seventies, there have been a series of charters, treaties, and so on, from various international bodies, including the UN that esta
why do ebooks cost more than paperback?
I have never seen an eBook cost more than a physical version of the same book. What makes you think this is a thing that happens?
Why do most devices that use multiple batteries need to have them alternated?
Efficiency. Most devices require more voltage than a single battery produces. For example, a AA battery produces 1.5 volts.
Why do race cars omit airbags in their cars?
The purpose of an airbag is to keep your head from slamming against the dashboard and causing an injury. It is necessary because the seatbelts we use do not fully prevent your body from flailing about
Why does my employer require a voided personal check in order to setup direct deposit?
Your banks routing number and your account number as well as your name exactly as it is written on your account are all printed on the check. That is the information they need to set up direct deposit