Nature
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why you can set .gifs as background in windows 95 but not in Windows 7
The reason behind this is called 'Active Desktop'. It's basically a function in the default internet browser called 'Internet Explorer' also made by Microsoft, just like Windows itself. It was basical
Why aren’t the Great Lakes considered seas?
Generally speaking, seas are bodies of salt water, which the great lakes are not. Seas are also generally considered to be bodies of water that are larger than lakes, but this distinction can be fuzzy
why lightning is rare during snowstorms.
Depends on where you live. Here along the Wasatch Front in Utah, we see it multiple times almost every winter. [This paper](_URL_0_) describes it more.
Why is it that rope does not unwind or untwist?
The natural state of string is to be straight (not twisted). So all the strings (either natural or synthetic) want to be straight. They are individually twisted and then straighten out by twisting int
Why is there a stronger breeze coming from my window when the door is open as opposed to closed?
You're allowing greater airflow. With the door closed, inflowing air just piles up in your room, and quickly reaches a pressure that stops much more inflow. When the door's open, there's no such bottl
Why don’t we have driver’s seats in the middle of the car?
To do so you either eliminate the ability to have a front seat passenger (not efficient) or you make the vehicles much much wider to have two front seat passengers (not economical, efficient, or compl
Why does it normally hail shortly after really hot weather?
Hail is created by strong updrafts. Updrafts are created by hot weather (warm air rises). Its really cold at the altitude that clouds are at.
Why is the “island” in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is the states full name. However Rhode Island refers to Aquidneck Island which was called Rogue's Island. It was refered to this because RI was originally the d
Why do human bodies build up tolerance to alcohol/drugs but not daily medications like antidepressants/cardiac​/etc meds?
I can't speak for the other meds, but you absolutely can build up a tolerance to antidepressants and painkillers and the like
Why are American right wing politicians and citizens so adamant about denying climate change?
1. If the government concludes that man-made climate change is a real thing, and a problem, then they will probably change policies in order to respond. 2.