Nature
Exploring "Why" questions about Nature
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Why is there no thunder and lightning in the winter even though there are snow “storms”?
There is lightning and thunder in snowstorms. It is called thundersnow. While it does happen, it is rare.
Why do cockroaches fall apart so quickly when they die?
Well one possibility is that it's not a dead cockroach, it's a molt; the cockroach just shed its exoskeleton. But also remember that bugs are kinda.... inside out compared to us.
Why does Microsoft give Windows 10 away for free to Windows 7 and Windows 8 users?
It's part of their different monetization strategy. Rather than selling Operating Systems, they now sell software (or more accuratly subscriptions to software). In fact, since the Windows 10 operating
why we need to have multiple types of screwdrivers/screws and not just one all-encompassing type?
Actually each type has different applications. Wood screws have wider threads and are tapered . Machine screws have no taper and consistent threads.
Why do we sometimes see rainbows in oil spills?
When a bit of oil or gasoline gets in a puddle of water it will create a very thin and even coating on top of the surface. This thin coat of oil will be enough for the light that passes through it to
Why is Greece in such an economic hardship currently?
Corruption has played a very important role. Between 2002 (the first year of the euro) and 2008, banks were lending money very easily as credit was very cheap. Greece went on a huge construction spree
Why are all of the most-viewed videos on sites like PornHub currently incest related? [NSFW]
I am no expert but, people tend to want to satisfy their curiosity and that includes delving into the taboo.
why are some items still being transported by train?
It's still fiscally sound to transport items via train. Especially large items. Coming from someone who works in logistics and in aviation, the cost of shipping anything via air vs.
why Japanese trains have such a bad problem with molesters and perverts.
I can't give a clear cut answer, but the more I get to know a few Japanese friends the more I realise Japanese culture is actually very different to other western cultures. The whole perspective on li
Why are US territories like Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands in such crippling debt?
It's my understanding that part of Puerto Rico's issue is they just can't get out of their crippling $70+ billion USD debt, and because they're not a state but rather a US territory, they can't file f