Nature
Exploring "Why" questions about Nature
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Why aren’t we frantically planting seagrass everywhere since it stores more CO2 than an equivalent area of rainforest? Seems easier than haggling with locals to replant rainforest.
Biodiversity. There's alot of that in a rainforest, the cure for cancer could be in some tree beetle we've never discovered, but then went extinct when we cut down all the trees it lived in. Also a ra
Why do long freight trains have engines on the back facing backwards? Is there a difference between the engine facing forwards?
This is known as a "push-pull" train, and has a few advantages: * It makes direction reversals much easier. Turning trains around is very difficult; it's much easier to simply switch the direction of
why do objects sometimes just fall for no obvious reason?
It’s probably definitely your future self trying to contact you or you from another dimension.
Why does rolling down only the back windows of a car cause a strange sound vibration throughout the car?
It has to do with something called Helmholtz resonance. It's the same principle that a flute works under, or when you blow across a bottle. When you open a single rear window the air pressure from the
Why do mosquitoes bite the shit out of me but not other people? And why do they only come out at sunrise/sunset?
Mosquitos actually favor certain blood types over others. Your scent has something to do with it too. Bananas are known to increase your yummyness as well.
why can’t 32 bit or 64 bit Windows run 16 but apps?
The difference isn't so much in the "number of bits", but rather in the fact that 16 bit apps are old and are designed for an entirely different runtime and file format and they require a completely d
Why do people tend to get colds during the winter months, but not the summer months?
Not exactly the cold, but there are some theories around flu transmission. Essentially the cold weather is believed to help the virus survive longer outside the host, while the lower humidity levels o
Why aren’t there ever any windows at bowling alleys or casinos?
Bowling alley: the ones windowless I know are underground, plus I think it reduces noise. Casinos, that's actually funny and sad. Imagine yourself immerse in a game, you won't be looking at your watch
Why do most people sleep better when it rains / thunderstorms ?
I can't say I know for certain, but I'm guessing it has something to do with it being a calming noise to some. Eg. Waves on the ocean, raindrops, piano.
Why do some windows make it look like it’s raining outside?
I don't understand your question, can you please clarify? It sounds like you just have dirty windows, a picture of them could help.