Nature
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Why do washing machines have glass windows whereas the dishwashers don’t?
Washer machines has a load level, also, requires some supervision of the activity [i.e. Trying to open the door when water level is hight]. Dishwashers can't be "overloaded" neither visual inspection
Why is climate change a political issue, even though it is more suited to climatology?
Because the implications of accepting climate change means more government regulation of the oil industry and other polluters. Being forced to pay for pollution means less profit for business. Republi
why do Formula One races go in the rain, but Indianopolis 500 type cars don’t go in the rain.
Indianapolis 500 type cars, also called Indycars, do go in the rain. They just don't race in the rain on ovals. This is because rain tires are made to have optimal grip at a lower temperature than rac
Why the minimum age to win McDonald’s current minion game is 13?
They want kids to play. But federal law restricts the ability of companies to collect information from children under the age of 13.
Why do soft drink machines dispense ice so erratically? What causes it to fall out in bursts?
Inside the machine is a large screw, called an auger, that pulls ice toward the chute, by spinning and collecting blocks at the bottom of the hopper. However, ice is generally distributed in large blo
why didn’t the Nazis pack winter clothing when they invaded Russia?
Operation Barbarossa, what the Nazis called the invasion of the Soviet Union, was based on something called the "Marcks Plan". Marcks' plan envisioned that the conquest of everything up to and includi
Why does condensation not form on house windows during the winter?
Many homes have double pane glass in the windows -- 2 pieces of glass with air between acting as an insulator. This helps to insulate the home and keep cold out for energy efficiency, and also prevent
Why does it take Netflix so long to get new shows,season, and movies?
Netflix can only stream what studios will give them licence to stream at a reasonable price. Studios put more value on new things, so they ask for more money than Netflix is willing to pay given how m
Why do passengers have to open airplane windows during takeoff and landing?
It's so the flight personnel can see the engines/wings to ensure no issues. However, I've never heard an attendant say to open windows for landing/takeoff.
Why is every other version of Windows terrible?
I don't get why people say 8 is crap. Is it because of the Metro interface? It takes less than 1 min to get old start menu back.