#448 Why is Christmas on December 25th?
Why is Christmas on December 25th? No one really knows, but there are several theories. Christmas is the day to celebrate the […]
#447 When did people start having lawns outside their houses?
When did people start having lawns outside their houses? Probably from the early 16th century. The first use of the word “laune” […]
#446 What causes thunder?
What causes thunder? Thunder is caused because the air around a lightning bolt is superheated. Lightning is caused when there is an […]
#445 Was there really going to be a black Taj Mahal?
Was there really going to be a black Taj Mahal? The idea of a black Taj Mahal to go with the white […]
#444 How does wireless charging work?
How does wireless charging work? By sending power from a transmitter to a receiver. Wireless charging is known as inductive charging and […]
#443 Why are people left-handed or right-handed?
Why are people left-handed or right-handed? Because of genetics and environment. There are four types of handedness. People can be right-handed, left-handed, […]
#442 Why can humans throw so fast?
Why can humans throw so fast? Because of several biological changes. To be able to throw, it is necessary to be able […]
#441 Why are Quakers the reason we have fixed prices?
Why are Quakers the reason we have fixed prices? Because Quakers believe in fairness. The Quaker religion began in Lancashire, England in […]
#440 Why is the Gutenberg Bible special?
Why is the Gutenberg Bible special? Because it was the first mass-produced book made with movable type. The Gutenberg Bible is named […]
#439 When were pencils invented?
When were pencils invented? The first pencil was invented in 1565. It is easy to think that something as simple as the […]