#620 Why do Greenland sharks live so long?
Why do Greenland sharks live so long? Partly because of their very slow metabolism. Greenland sharks are large sharks that live in […]
#619 Why don’t shipping containers fall off ships?
Why don’t shipping containers fall off ships? Well, they do sometimes, but generally they are fastened down with lashing rods. There are […]
#618 What causes the “wall” when running?
What causes the “wall” when running? It is caused by your liver and muscles running out of glycogen. All of the chemical […]
#617 How does a heat-seeking missile work?
How does a heat-seeking missile work? By detecting and homing in on the infrared radiation released by a plane. Heat-seeking missiles are […]
#616 Why do hyenas have long necks?
Why do hyenas have long necks? To give them more strength and leverage for when they eat their food. There are four […]
#615 Is cryosleep possible?
Is cryosleep possible? In theory, yes, but not for the length of time needed to travel anywhere decent in space. The idea […]
#614 How much can a bladder hold?
How much can a bladder hold? Approximately 500 ml in women and 500 ml in men. The bladder is an expandable muscular […]
#613 What is Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy?
What is Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy? It is a psychological illness where a parent or caregiver pretends their child is sick in […]
#612 Why does bread need yeast?
Why does bread need yeast? Bread doesn’t have to have yeast and there are many breads made without it. However, if you […]
#611 How does an ion thruster work?
How does an ion thruster work? It creates thrust by accelerating ions using electricity. An ion is a charged atom or molecule. […]