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Saturday, May 22, 2010

Why doesn't glue get stuck in the bottle?

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There are two basic reasons:   [1] In order for glue to set and solidify, it must dry out. Latex and water-based glues harden by losing wate...
Friday, May 21, 2010

Why do most Women's hairbrushes have long handles when Men's have short handles or no handles at all?

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According to the experts contacted, the answer seems to be that the longer the hair of the user, the longer the handle of the brush should b...

Why does some Lowfat Milk contain One percent fat and other Lowfat Milk contain Two percent fat?

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Determination of Fat in Milk, Bulletin LXI Most cows naturally produce milk containing from 3 to 5 percent butterfat. In most states, "...

Why does Pasta create foam when boiling?

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/pasta Pasta is made from durum wheat, a particularly hard wheat. More precisely, pasta is created from durum wh...

Why do most yogurts come with the fruit on the bottom?

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We had no idea that this topic so consumed yogurt lovers. But the dairy consultant contacted indicated that yogurt lovers have strong feelin...

Why aren't all automobiles designed so that the Headlamps shut off automatically when the ignition key is removed?

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The most common explanation for why they stay on when the ignition is shut off is that consumers want to be able to mark their vehicles'...
Thursday, May 20, 2010

What do Paper Manufacturers do with the "Holes" punched out of looseleaf paper?

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You can bet that manufacturers recycle the liberated hole punches. But they differ in how they recycle. Forest products giant International ...

Why do Hockey Goalies sometimes bang their sticks on the ice while the puck is on the other end of the rink?

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No, they are not practicing how to to bang on the opponet's head--the answer is far more harmless.   In most sports, such as baseball, f...

Will Super Glue stick to Teflon?

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Super Glue will not stick to Teflon, at least not very well and certainly not reliably.  The reasons why not are as follows:  [1] The combi...

Why do many streets and sidewalks have a shine to them?

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Two main ingredients create the shinning appearance of our concrete and asphalt roadway surfaces: natural rocks and glass. When it comes to ...

What exactly is McDonald's referring to on their signs when they say "Over (a certain amount) Served"?

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This question has caused more than one argument. The 'certain amount' does not refer to the amount of customers served, sandwiches s...
Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Can one spider get caught in the web of another spider?

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Yes, spiders get caught in the web of other spiders frequently. And it isn't usually a pleasant experience for them. They might be able ...
Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Why are the burgers upside-down when you unfold the wrapper of a McDonald's hamburger?

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Ronald McDonald's International Burger Book                                                     For the same reason you put a gift upsid...

What, exactly, is the McDonalds character "The Grimace" supposed to be?

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McDonald's McDonaldland Figure - Grimace We are proud to announce the official position of McDonald's on the exact description of T...

Why do we wave Polaroid prints in the air after they come out of the camera?

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Many years ago, Polaroid prints used to come out of the camera in a two-part sandwich, with the positive print sticking to the negative. The...
Sunday, May 16, 2010

Why have so many pigeons in the big cities lost their toes?

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The three main dangers to pigeons' toes are illnesses, predators, and accidents. Pigeons are susceptible to two diseases that can lead t...

What's the difference between "French" and "Italian" bread?

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Not a whole lot, it turns out. But there are enough differences in ingredients to account for the subtle differences in taste and, particula...

Why do some insects fly in a straight line while others tend to zigzag?

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An insect might zigzag because it is trying to avoid an enemy or because it doesn't have an accurate sighting of a potential food source...
Saturday, May 15, 2010

Why are pigs roasted with an apple in their mouths?

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The pork experts who guided us said that if an apple was put into the suckling pig's mouth before roasting, it would quickly turn to a t...

Why are most people buried without shoes?

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For those who are buried in half-way open caskets, the shoes wouldn't be visible and are thus unnessary. To be aware of this precarious ...
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