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Why does electricity make noise?
Science, Technology, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 Science, Technology, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

Why does electricity make noise?

Discover the electrifying reason why AC/DC isn't just a legendary rock band.

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Why can't robots check the "I'm not a robot" checkbox?
Technology, Engineering Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 Technology, Engineering Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

Why can't robots check the "I'm not a robot" checkbox?

Robots absolutely can check a box on command. But that checkbox is tracking way more information than a simple checkbox click to determine whether you're a human or a robot.

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Why is dental insurance separate from medical insurance?
History, Policy, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 History, Policy, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

Why is dental insurance separate from medical insurance?

Your teeth are a part of your body, right?

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How do court reporters type so fast?
Technology Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 Technology Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

How do court reporters type so fast?

Stenographers can type at an 360 words per minute, with an accuracy rate of 99.8%.

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Why do I cry when I laugh hard?
Science, Psychology, Anatomy, Biology Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 Science, Psychology, Anatomy, Biology Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

Why do I cry when I laugh hard?

We don’t know for sure, but crying and laughing are both ways that your brain soothes you and reduces stress. Crying while laughing could also just be because your tear ducts are getting stimulated by your face muscles.

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How can we see the Milky Way if we are in it?
Science, Astronomy Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 Science, Astronomy Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

How can we see the Milky Way if we are in it?

Imagine the Milky Way galaxy like a stack of pancakes.

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Why is “W” called double U and not double V?
History, Language Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 History, Language Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

Why is “W” called double U and not double V?

Many other languages call it a “double V”. English hasn’t caught up with the trends.

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Why is a second called a second?
Science, Language, History Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 Science, Language, History Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

Why is a second called a second?

First came minutes, second came seconds.

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Why are you more buoyant in salt water?
Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 Science, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

Why are you more buoyant in salt water?

While you may feel weightless, I assure you, you are not.

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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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What does “adopt a highway” mean and how does it work?
History, Policy Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 History, Policy Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

What does “adopt a highway” mean and how does it work?

What do these adoptive road parents have to do to earn those signs?

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Why is soccer not a popular spectator sport in the United States?
History, Culture Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 History, Culture Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

Why is soccer not a popular spectator sport in the United States?

We Americans sure do like American things.

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Why is it easier to balance a bike in motion?
Science, Life Skills, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 Science, Life Skills, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

Why is it easier to balance a bike in motion?

It’s easier to ride a bike than to understand why it’s easy to ride a bike.

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How does siphoning work?
Science, Physics, Engineering Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 Science, Physics, Engineering Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

How does siphoning work?

Please don’t cite this when you go to steal gasoline.

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Why are instruments in different keys?
Music Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 Music Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

Why are instruments in different keys?

Did you know that a C played by a trumpet is not the same C played by a piano?

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Why is there cotton in pill bottles?
History, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 History, Life Skills Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

Why is there cotton in pill bottles?

And should you take it out after opening?

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Why is a day 24 hours? Why is an hour 60 minutes?
History, Language, Math Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 History, Language, Math Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

Why is a day 24 hours? Why is an hour 60 minutes?

We have to thank some ancient minds for these special numbers.

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How does your phone track steps?
Engineering, Technology, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 Engineering, Technology, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

How does your phone track steps?

I’ll walk you through it step-by-step.

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Why do dogs have an extra paw pad on their front legs?
Science, Biology, Zoology, Anatomy Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 Science, Biology, Zoology, Anatomy Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

Why do dogs have an extra paw pad on their front legs?

These corn-chip-smelling paw pads serve a helpful purpose.

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Do elevator “Close Door” buttons really work?
Life Skills, Policy, Technology Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 Life Skills, Policy, Technology Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

Do elevator “Close Door” buttons really work?

It depends. If you're in the United States, probably not. If you're outside the U.S., probably so.

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