Why does your funny bone hurt when you hit it?
Hint: You’re not actually hitting the bone.
Why does America use a MM/DD/YY date format?
It’s like an American accent but with calendars.
How are sloths not extinct yet from natural selection?
Survival of the fittest? Sloths have taken a different approach.
Why do lizards do push ups?
Lizards do push-ups to show off, display dominance, and regulate heat. So we have more in common with lizards than we think!
Why does the sky turn pink at sunset?
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Why does electricity make noise?
Discover the electrifying reason why AC/DC isn't just a legendary rock band.
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.
Why is dental insurance separate from medical insurance?
Your teeth are a part of your body, right?
How do court reporters type so fast?
Stenographers can type at an 360 words per minute, with an accuracy rate of 99.8%.
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.
How can we see the Milky Way if we are in it?
Imagine the Milky Way galaxy like a stack of pancakes.
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.
Why are you more buoyant in salt water?
While you may feel weightless, I assure you, you are not.
Why do we call our parents "Mom" and "Dad"?
Not many folks call their parents “Denise” and “Bill.”
What does “adopt a highway” mean and how does it work?
What do these adoptive road parents have to do to earn those signs?
Why is soccer not a popular spectator sport in the United States?
We Americans sure do like American things.