History
Exploring "Why" questions about History
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Why do people flock to buy bottled water before hurricanes? If the plumbing is still working, why not fill a bunch of containers with tap water?
That's a good idea, and it definitely works, but a lot of people don't have the space to keep a ton of empty containers around waiting to be filled with tap water and find it more convenient just to b
Why Did Scottish People Vote For SNP But Said No to Independence?
The shift isn't as dramatic as it looks at first. The SNP only had a little over 50% of the votes in Scotland, and the referendum result was 45% yes. We can assume that the 45% who voted yes also vote
Why do we make that “hurr-durr” voice when mockingly impersonating someone? Why does that voice signify stupidity?
It sounds like someone with a mental disability, like Down's syndrome. They are seen as stupid, so its a natural voice to use to convey stupidness
Why talking about sex to teenagers is still taboo in some culture ?
I can't speak for all cultures, but here in the USA it's because we're still trying to shake off the dual legacies of Victorian morality and Puritanism. Both of which we inherited in droves at the the
Why Do Devices With Dead Batteries Work After Taking The Batteries Out and Putting Them Back In?
Sometimes a thin film of corrosion builds up on the battery terminals disrupting the flow of electricity. Taking the batteries out and then putting them back in scratches that film and allows the elec
Why is “Z” called “Zee” in America and “Zed” in the rest of the English speaking countries?
There were two ways to pronounce the letter for a long time. It was apparently a regional way to say it. Thomas Lye in the 1600s wrote a spelling book in England and he pronounced it Zee.
Why do worldleaders even think about going to war with eachother even though they know that it will cost incredible amounts of money and many innocent lives?
War is usually about land and resources. If one country needs land for farming and it's taken by another country, they will not have the ability to feed their people. If land with valuable minerals or
Why is it common for people to be referred to as “Homeowners” when they are making mortgage payments to a bank?
They do own the deed to the home. A mortgage is a loan. The homeowner holds title to the house, the bank does not.
Why is Palestine seeking statehood through the UN such a bad idea?
It's harder to abuse people if you have to admit that they have sovereign rights.
Why are fines for breaking the law set fee’s instead of a percentage of a persons income?
if it was based on income, does that mean that the unemployed or retired can speed as much as they want and not get a fine? Also, wouldn't it give the police incentive to stop nice looking cars to get