History
Exploring "Why" questions about History
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Why is queen Elizabeth also the queen of many independent sovereign nations (former colonies) ?
Because those countries have so far not decided to become republics. They are known as the Commonwealth Realms (note that is different from simply being a member of the Commonwealth of Nations). Many
Why does chewing aluminum foil cause a shocking sensation where dental fillings are present?
You're creating a rudimentary battery inside your mouth. The fillings are one metal, the foil is another type of metal, and your saliva acts as an electrolyte. Ions move from one metal electrode to th
why do some people walk down the street talking to themselves quietly?
Some people talk to themselves because of mental illness. Some people just think aloud. I'm sure you could find thousands of reasons.
Why is the highest ranking member of the Royal Canadian Navy only a Vice-Admiral?
It has to do with the current rank system in the CAF. Because all of our military branches are combined into the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF, our highest officer is a General/Admiral, and he is the Chi
Why is it that sometimes we humans can sense when another human is looking at us?
Confirmation bias. There's a ton of times when you look over and nobody is watching you, but you only remember the times when they are.
Why can’t modern military equipment not be produced on the scale of World War II?
It depends *entirely* on what kind of equipment you're talking about. Rifles? Ordinance?
Why is there a mass refugee problem right now from dozens of countries? Wasn’t this originally because of Syria attacking their own people?
There were a lot of refugees from those countries you listed before Syria, however when the waves of Syrians came, a lot of other people saw it and thought this was their chance to start a better life
Why are some people affected so strongly by certain sounds, such as squeaking Styrofoam?
There is a condition called [Misophonia](_URL_0_) that causes extreme negative responses (such as rage or flight) in response to certain sounds. Mouth smacking noises drive my husband pretty nuts; for
Why can’t we clench our fists or hold things tightly just after waking up?
Not a biologist but: While you sleep deeply your brain releases chemicals that dampen your ability to move (sleep paralysis). If you were to wake up in, or close after, a deep sleep cycle this will im
Why is the Korean war so rarely taught about?
[Melinda Pash discussed various reasons the Korean War is sometimes called "the forgotten war" in the US.](_URL_0_) * The Korean War did not have the same level of mobilization and rationing that effe