Why don’t giraffes faint? Giraffes don’t faint because they have a very strong heart and a very high blood pressure. If we bend over and then stand up again, we get a head rush. Sometimes it can be so bad that you faint. This is called orthostatic hypotension. Your blood pressure is set at the […]
#1444 Why don’t giraffes faint? Read More »
Why do we say left and right in politics? Left and right came from where politicians were sitting in the assembly hall during the French Revolution. Many democracies use the left and right terms to apply to politics. Left are usually the liberals and right are usually the conservatives. Ultra-left is sometimes considered communist and
#1443 Why do we say left and right in politics? Read More »
How does a hologram work? There are two types of holograms: the version that has a 3D image on a flat sticker, or plate, and the 3D kind that appears in the air out of nowhere. Surface holograms work by splitting light, and 3D ones work through several methods. A flat hologram is an attempt
#1442 How does a hologram work? Read More »
How do oxygen masks on a plane work? Oxygen masks on a plane work by initiating a chemical reaction that produces a relatively small supply of oxygen. Hopefully, you will never have to experience the oxygen masks dropping down while you are on a plane. Flying on a plane is still statistically the safest way
#1441 How do oxygen masks on a plane work? Read More »
Why does a paper cut hurt so much? Paper cuts hurt so much because of the roughness of the paper, the places we are most likely to cut, and the size of the cut. The first reason that paper cuts hurt so much is because of the paper itself. Paper is made from a dried
#1440 Why does a paper cut hurt so much? Read More »
What causes liver spots? Despite their name, liver spots are caused by prolonged exposure to Ultra ultraviolet light and don’t have anything to do with the liver. As people age, they get more wrinkles, their muscles don’t work quite as well, and they get dark brown blemishes on their skin. These spots are called liver
#1439 What causes liver spots? Read More »
What is the glass beach in Vladivostok? It is a beach near the town of Vladivostok in Russia, which is covered in millions of rounded glass and ceramic pieces. The beach is called Steklyashka beach, and it is located 15 km northeast of Vladivostok, which is on the east coast of Russia. It is on
#1438 What is the glass beach in Vladivostok? Read More »
How do birds balance on a phone line? Birds can balance on a phone line because of the way their feet and legs work, their size, their vestibular system, and their balance organs. Birds can perch on pretty much anything without any trouble. In fact, they can also sleep perched on things like power lines
#1437 How do birds balance on a phone line? Read More »
How does anthrax kill? An infection of the anthrax bacteria can kill because the bacteria produce toxins that can kill an animal or a person. Anthrax is the name for the infection caused by a bacteria called Bacillus anthracis. It is a rod-shaped bacterium that is about 3 to 5 micrometers long. The average human
#1436 How does anthrax kill? Read More »
What is antitrust? Antitrust is a set of laws that are supposed to promote fair competition and prevent monopolies. You have probably heard the word “antitrust” a lot since the birth of the giant tech industries. It is always being used to refer to Microsoft, Google, and Facebook (sorry – Meta). But, what actually is
#1435 What is antitrust? Read More »
