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Why are teenagers so impulsive?
Psychology, Anatomy Caitlin Olson 7/24/25 Psychology, Anatomy Caitlin Olson 7/24/25

Why are teenagers so impulsive?

Their brains literally can’t even (yet)

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Why do we scratch our heads when we think?
Psychology, Language Caitlin Olson 4/17/25 Psychology, Language Caitlin Olson 4/17/25

Why do we scratch our heads when we think?

It’s certainly a head-scratcher

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Why does your voice sound different on a recording​?
Anatomy, Physics, Psychology Caitlin Olson 3/6/25 Anatomy, Physics, Psychology Caitlin Olson 3/6/25

Why does your voice sound different on a recording​?

Hear me out — your ears are deceiving you

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Why do we call our parents "Mom" and "Dad"?
Language, Culture Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 Language, Culture Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

Why do we call our parents "Mom" and "Dad"?

Not many folks call their parents “Denise” and “Bill.”

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Why do clean sheets feel so good?
Life Skills, Psychology Caitlin Olson 8/22/24 Life Skills, Psychology Caitlin Olson 8/22/24

Why do clean sheets feel so good?

Definitely a top-tier life experience.

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Why do we use metaphors?
Language, Psychology Caitlin Olson 4/18/24 Language, Psychology Caitlin Olson 4/18/24

Why do we use metaphors?

We use one unique metaphor for every 25 words spoken.

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Why do we have emotions?
Science, Life Skills, Psychology, Biology Caitlin Olson 3/28/24 Science, Life Skills, Psychology, Biology Caitlin Olson 3/28/24

Why do we have emotions?

They’re there to help you, I promise.

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Why do humans kiss each other?
Science, Psychology, Biology Caitlin Olson 2/8/24 Science, Psychology, Biology Caitlin Olson 2/8/24

Why do humans kiss each other?

Or as one researcher described it, “skin sucking behaviour.”

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Why do we look away in conversation when we're trying to think?
Science, Psychology Caitlin Olson 11/25/22 Science, Psychology Caitlin Olson 11/25/22

Why do we look away in conversation when we're trying to think?

I can’t look at you right now. I’m trying to think.

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