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Why are noises like scratching a chalkboard or styrofoam squeaking and others so annoying to alot of people?
An audiologist or a acoustical engineer could explain this better, but basically the human ear is shaped in such a way that it makes higher pitches sound louder and it's literally painful for a human to hear these pitches above a certain volume. The reason our ears evolved to be sensitive to these frequencies is because shrill sounds tend to be important ones--a child's cry, a shout for help, birds fleeing a predator on the ground, etc.
Why do we have to open window shades in an airplane during landing and takeoff?
The cabin crew should know the answers. For emergency purposes: 1) cabin crew can see out the window to better assess the situation should one arise. 2) Your eyes are already somewhat adjusted to ambient light if you have to evacuate following an incident 3) If there is an emergency landing and the emergency lighting doesn't go on for some reason, windows may allow light into the cabin to help people see what they are doing. 4) People outside, rescue services can more easily obtain a visual on what is happening inside the cabin
Why are people so adamantly against Japanese anime dubs, particularly English, and prefer subs?
In order to sub or dub a foreign work, you first have to translate it. If you are making subtitles, you then just chop up the translation and set up timings so that the right bits of the translation appear at the right time . If you are dubbing, you then have to re-work the script even more to fit the native-language to the video. You also have to hire actors to read the script and their performances are likely going to differ from the performances from the original. More of what went into the original work is lost and transformed through the process of dubbing. However, a more cynical analysis will say that many of the people who enjoy imported works also enjoy some of the exclusivity their interest has. Subtitles are a barrier to wide acceptance of a work, particularly in the English-speaking world and insisting on subtitles will turn away a lot of people. Many of these fans will scoff at efforts to make these works more accessible to wider audiences such as dubbing.From my own experience, dubs usually sound really cheesy. It sounds like some fanboys and fangirls got together in someone's basement and did a recording rather than hire a professional voice actor. No show in particular, just a bunch of different ones that I've heard. Plus, I enjoy the authenticity, if that's the right word, of the original voices.Its the voice acting. English voice acting overall has gotten better but it is no where close to the quality of Japanese voice acting. An analogy I would do is when a blockbuster movie is compared to a B-movie. The acting of the B-movie is acceptable but when compared to a blockbuster movie the acting in the B-movie is crap.Not a huge fan of the genre but I'd say it's because part of the personality is lost when you remove the original voices.
What would happen if everyone took all of their money out of a bank simultaneously.
[It's called a bank run]. And basically, the bank would have to borrow more from somewhere else, like another bank or from [the federal funds]. Banks don't just let your money sit in a vault; they take it and invest it, or loan it out to people so that the money grows. So they don't have enough cash on hand to give everyone their money, which is why they would need to borrow it in the short term.
Why are most studio albums between 40-50 minutes long? Is thay an industry standard?
I think it's probably mostly tradition. The LP has a maximum playing time of 45 minutes._URL_0_ The CD has a maximum playing time of 74 minutes. So it makes sense that most studio albums would be within those ranges. But since vinyl is making a comeback, it would make sense for albums to be in that length.For most analogue recoding mediums, it is a good medium between maximum length and best quality. There is also the optimum song length for radio to think about, as well as the length of an album - US record contracts usually state that an album is 10-songs, and you will only be paid for 10 put 15-songs on, you will still only be paid for 10. 10 songs, 4-min a song = 40 minutes as an optimum length. The last 10-years has seen a greater acceptance in longer songs for the radio, so we are seeing longer albums come out of the U.S. with "bonus tracks" being added to special buys.
How do testicles make sperm?
[This diagram can show what I'm talking about better than I can explain it, but I'll give a super basic answer] Basically, your testicles contain stem cells, which can continuously divide to produce sperm. The stem cell divides, and one of the two new cells is activated to become a sperm, while the other one stays. From there, this little baby sperm goes on a journey through various parts of the testicle and associated tubing, where it slowly grows into a mature sperm cell and gets put in storage until it's eventually called to action.
The "Greedo Shot First" Controversy
There's a scene in the first Star Wars where Greedo, a bounty hunter, tracks down Han, who has a price on his head. In the original version, Han shoots Greedo first, which establishes him as kind of a badass. In the special edition released in the 90s, George Lucas felt the need to change it so that Greedo shoots first, misses, and Han shoots and kills him in return. Other than changing the effect the scene had on Han's character development, it doesn't make much sense - they're literally across the table from each other, so it's hard to believe Greedo would miss. It's also sort of a symbol of all of the changes that Lucas made in the special edition, that either didn't add much, or made the movie worse.
Why is it that after I exercise parts of my body (namely the fat parts, i.e. stomach/butt) are noticeably colder than the other parts of my body?
Blood is being directed more to your muscles, but your whole body is sweating. So the fat parts are being actively cooled by evaporation, but not heated as much by blood circulation.
basic computers. How can circuitry help us do math?
[This] video of basic mechanic binary calculator may help. Understanding of binary numbers is not required, but helpsthere is no simple 5yr old answer to this question, even in its most basic form it requires knowledge of transistors.
How do some people become the mod of dozens of subreddits?
You'd have to ask the people who made the decision to add them, we don't know. The thought process for each individual mod invite was probably different. I'm not sure but it's also possible that they did stuff like CSS work. There are some people who do design and CSS stuff for lots of subreddits so they have mod powers, but they don't actually moderate much. We had /u/gavin19 on our staff here for a while while he helped us out with some stuff, for example, and we could have left him on if we wanted even though he never did any moddy work.
car guys, what's the draw to e85 gas?
In a performance application the benefit comes from it's octane rating. Most e85 is between 100 and 105 octane, quite a bit higher than premiun fuel. The downside is that it can eat up fuel system components thay are not designed to handle it. A higher octane fuel is more resistant to pre-ignition so more agressive tuning is possible. For example, I had a little VW that I put a VR6 and turbocharger on. Using premium fuel I could only run 23 degrees of ignition advance and it made roughly 340hp. I had a separate fuel map for track days and 115 octane fuel that made 412hp because I could increase my ignition advance to 34 degrees. The thing to consider with e85 is that the density, as Numbbskull mentioned, is lower. This means you may need larger injectors depending on application. Most stock cars have injectors sized just big enough for full throttle to make it easier to tune a nice smooth idle at all temperatures.
Why has the USA's Money Supply (M0) increased so much since 2008?
M0 is the measure of monetary reserves, which the Fed creates when it makes asset purchases. The increase is mostly due to it's large scale asset purchases, ie. quantitative easing. Growth of M2, or broad money, has been much more subdued as shown [here]. Also the velocity of M2 - ie. the rate at which it changes hands, has dropped significantly, shown [here]. It's important to realize that the term inflation got it's reputation at a time when it was believed the amount of money in circulation was directly proportional to prices, something called Quantity Theory of Money. That is, if you inflate the supply of money, prices go up accordingly. Or simply inflation = rising prices. But after many decades of observation we know that this is not the case, and there are many other factors at play. Here is the negligible [price inflation] that occurred at the same time M0 was increasing drastically. tl;dr - monetary inflation =/= price inflation
Why do I see things move slower and in a higher frame rate on the edge of my visual field than in the center?
The two major types of light-detecting cells in your eye are known as cones and rods. Their distribution from the center of the eye can be seen here: _URL_0_ Cones are the color sensing cells concentrated in the center of our vision. Because they are packed so tightly, they allow us to distinguish very fine details when we look straight at them. This is known as having high spatial resolution. However, cones require more light than rods to function so they don't work well in low light environments. Rods generally detect only brightness and are concentrated away from the center of your vision. Rods are extremely sensitive to light so that any change in light intensity, say from a fast moving object in the side of your vision, will cause a response. This makes rods more sensitive in time to light changes which means they have better temporal resolution than cones. In low light conditions, only your rods are functioning which is why things look desaturated or even black and white in low light conditions.The peripherals are designed to be good at detecting movement. Its some evolutionary thing for noting predators sneaking up on you. Something to do with the density of cone and rod cells.
Why do people fling their arms around when they're falling?
Arm and upper torso movements are half instinctual, and are a method to regain your balance. To test this, stand up, and lean your body to one side as far as you can. Let your arms move where they may. Notice how the farther you lean, the more your opposite arm stretches out to try to counterbalance you? You can override it if you really try, but then other muscles will take over and your trunk will shift to keep you from falling. That's your spinal cord and cerebellum's natural response. Your brain and spine do thousands of tiny corrections each time you get up or take a step, moving your arms, torso, head and legs in minute amounts to keep your balance. That's how you stay upright. So, think about it this way. If it takes thousands of little movements to maintain your balance when walking in contact with the floor, what do you think your brain feels you need to maintain balance when it can't feel *anything?*", 'When you suddenly lose your balance, you sense it in your inner ear. The natural reflex is to pinwheel your arms to regain balance. Falling gives a similar sensation, so you think you are suddenly losing your balance for longer time.
- 401k, Roth 401k and a 457
In a nutshell: * *401k* is a piggy bank that you can put money in for retirement. It can come from **pre-tax or post-tax** earnings, but you must pay taxes on any money it gains when you withdraw it. There is a 10% penalty if you withdraw early. * *Roth 401k* is a piggy bank that you can put money in for retirement. It **must be from post-tax** earnings, but you usually do not pay taxes on any money it gains upon withdrawal. There is a 10% penalty if you withdraw early. * *457 Plan* is a piggy bank that you can put money in for retirement. It is taken from your salary **pre-tax**. There is no penalty for withdrawing early, but you must pay income tax on the money. These plans are currently for some government agencies and some non-profits. Some plans allow for "Roth-style" contributions. * *Roth IRA* is a piggy bank that you can put money in for retirement. It **must be from post-tax** earnings, but you usually do not pay taxes on any money it gains upon withdrawal. There is a 10% penalty if you withdraw early. There is a yearly limit to the amount you can contribute - currently around $5,000. [Everyone, especially younger people shoulder have one]. **All plans have contributions limits.** Employers may match money that you contribute to your plan. [Relevant]
How did xoxo come to mean hugs and kisses?
The "X" was derived from very early Christians it looked like a cross, so when documents were "signed" with an X added, it meant a degree of sincerity. As part of lore, the cross was often kissed and so, X began to mean a kiss. The O is a bit muddled, as a hug but there is evidence to show it was common among Jewish immigrants to the USA to use an "O" in signing documents. Not sure how it became a hug.
Is Aspartame (aka Artificial Sweetener, 951) actually harmful to your body?
The short answer is "no". The longer answer is "yes, but not at any dose that you could realistically consume". Lots of things are harmful if you eat/drink enough of it. Water and oxygen are two substances that we absolutely need but that are quite harmful if we have too much. Aspartame is something that we don't need at all. In fact, we can't use it to make anything that our body wants or needs. However, there are some toxic substances that do occur when we eat aspartame. Formaldehyde is one. However, to get any harmful dose of formaldehyde, you have to eat so much aspartame that you're probably in danger from sugar, caffeine and possibly water toxicity too.
What did Native Americans know in advance of hurricanes and how did they know it? What about animals?
I'm not sure of they did or not but you have to remeber that villages and gatherings of people were relatively small and didn't have a lot of "stuff" like we do today. Homes weren't as big or as complex, there were no cars or sheet metal etc. So storms wouldn't have been as deadly and as destructive as they are now.
How do they figure out how many calories are in my food?
Calories are a measure of energy contained in the food. To calculate the amount of energy in the food we need to release it. This is done by burning it completely in an oxygen atmosphere. To measure how much energy is released they may use something called a "bomb calorimeter." Basically it is a chamber surrounded by a known amount of water. They measure how much the temperature of the water increases. By knowing some properties of the water, how much water there is and how much the temperature of the water increases, they can calculate how much energy was released by burning the food. One calorie is the amount of energy needed to heat 1L of water from 14.5ºC to 15.5ºC.Here's the 5yo. version: They light it on fire and measure the heat it makes.I have nothing substantial add, I would just like to say: good question. That's something I had just resolved to "accept what the package says" until I read that question. Thank youA bomb calorimeter that has about 30ATM of oxygen set off in a uber strong vessel in a liter of water. Based off the temp diff you can figure out the amount of calories. Mass spec to figure out the %age of stuff that makes up the cal?also, if you what the food macros are, you can easily figure it out: * 4 kcal in 1 gram of protein* 4 kcal in 1 gram of crabs* 9 kcal in 1 gram of fat', "And it's also not a precise number, more of a ball park figure. Simply because your body never lights food on fire.
Why was a constitutional amendment required to prohibit alcohol, but no such amendment is needed for the prohibition of other drugs?
*Just spitballing here, but this is what I'm thinkin * Drugs aren't banned, per say, as alcohol was during Prohibition. You never hear people charged with having "illegal" substances, only "controlled." It's a longstanding tradition in government to regulate the whole living hell out of anything you don't think you can get away with straight-up outlawing. Guns, for exampleELI5 - When Prohibition was enacted, the Federal Government did not have the authority to perform bans without a Constitutional amendment. ELI15 - You could think of this as two very different snapshots of Federal power, 50 years apart. Prior to US nationwide Prohibition, [some states had their own prohibitions and alcohol standards]. There was no unified controlling bureau. So, a nationwide Prohibition took the form of a Constitutional amendment to facilitate nationwide compliance. Keep in mind that [the BATF, controlling bureau for alcohol, tobacco and firearms, was originally a division of the treasury.] They could tax, but not ban. By the time the [Controlled Substances Act] came into being two world wars and many federal bureaus later, nobody really questioned that the DEA and the FDA had nationwide controlling authority to regulate and ban whatever the bureaucrats deemed necessaryThe "ban" on drugs is not done by a congressional process. Due to the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, the DEA or HHS has control over what schedule a drug is placed in. The prohibition of alcohol was enacted under a specific amendment to the US Constitution.
Is there an RGB-printer or a CMYK-monitor? Is it possible, or even common?
Not really. CMYK is subtractive because when light hits the surface some of the light is absorbed and only the light that isn't absorbed bounces back to our eyes. Cyan absorbs red light. Magenta absorbs green light. Yellow absorbs blue light. That's how we can print to make most of the colors we can see since our eyes can only *detect* those three colors. RGB doesn't work for printing because a green pigment would absorb both red and blue light and reflect only green light, so if you mixed that with blue pigment it would just absorb all the light and look black. RGB works for monitors because it actually is *emitting* light. Again, cyan light would be a combination of green and blue light since a cyan pigment would absorb red and reflect all other light. But if you only had lights that made Cyan light and Magneta light and Yellow light, you couldn't get any green light without having other colors present . So that also doesn't work.
Why does the universe form multiple galaxies instead of one super galaxy?
Galaxies are gravitationally anchored by extreme masses like supermassive black holes at their cores. A "universal galaxy" would require a single core that is able encompass the whole universe within its dominant gravitational influence. Gravity is too weak to work so effectively across such universe-spanning distances. The idea is that there would always be a more local dominating field for matter to fall into. The presence of multiple accretion points like that across the universe pulled matter into the relatively distinct clumps we see today. The universe also continued to expand between these clumps to push them apart and further highlight the distinction. "Why was the universe lumpy in the first place?" is a big unknownThe early expansion was so fast that large regions were fundamentally disconnected Later as the universe cooled and the expansion slowed, gravity reversed the expansion in denser regions which would collapse into stars and galaxies. Another thing is that the large scale distribution of matter in the universe is homogenous, so large regions actually feel as much pull outwards as inwards, so that gravity can only "work on" local differences in density You could imagine a scenario in which the overall speed of expansion is slow enough that gravity could eventually reverse the entire universe, but this would result in a "Big Crunch" rather than a giant galaxyAnother way to view this is to consider that "galaxy" is a human made concept, its a way to classify what look to us to be groupings of matter. Having said that, another way to phrase your question would be: Why is it that matter isn't evenly distributed across the universe? The simple answer is gravity. Objects attract one another. The bigger they are, the harder they pull; the farther away they are, gravity's pull is weaker.This means that after the big bang, matter started to pool into localized regions like nebulae, planets and the galaxies that we see today.
Does your body burn more calories in natural heat v air conditioning?
You actually burn more calories in cold temperatures. Your body works harder when cold to stay warm trying to keep homeostasis. That is why people who live and work above the arctic circle tend to need 4000-6000 calories a day to maintain proper weight and energy levels in comparison to the standard 2000 calorie diet most need.
How are point spreads for sports betting made and how are they so accurate?
An expert picks an initial spread. And as bets are made, the casino moves the spread until there are equal amounts of money on both sides of the bet. So the bettors are pretty much doing all the work. So long as the initial guess isn't too far off, the casino will make money.
How come after i stare at a computer/tv screen, when i look away my vision is blurry for a few minutes?
Your eyes are adjusting from the light on your monitor to the light in your surroundings. They differ in brightness and your eyes need to adapt to these lighting changes. To avoid straining your eyes too much, you can direct your gaze away from your monitor for a few moments and blink your eyes every so often to keep it moisturized. I've found that this helps lessen eye-fatigue effectively.
How do some medicines cause weight gain if you eat and exercise the same while taking them?
It affects your sense of hunger and satiety, making you more likely to eat more. Yes, if you hold everything constant, you're not going to gain weight .
Is it possible that something bigger than a blue whale lives deep in our waters?
I suppose it's possible, but it seems quite unlikely. For one, it takes a lot of food to sustain such a large animal, and food is relatively scarce over most of the ocean depths compared to what's available closer to the surface. Secondly, things get washed up from the depths by tsunami and dragged up in nets all the time. We knew about giant squid long before anyone recorded a live one for that reason. So far there's no evidence of anything bigger than a blue whale.
Why has the Disappearance of Madeleine Mccann continue to appear in the news even though she has been missing for almost 10 years?
Because of the odd circumstances, the international nature of the investigation between UK and Portuguese authorities, and the wide reporting that it saw in the beginning, so it gets followed up on. Also, the family is well-off and has done a lot to keep it in general public consciousnessThe right demographics of the victim, the oddish circumstances of her disappearance and very little evidence to go on. Personally I think the major thing is the demographic, thoughBecause it sells newspapers. I believe she or Diana featured on the front page if one "newspaper" for a year. If it didn't sell papers, it would be relegated to places you wouldn't notice
What's the reason most trains don't know their assigned tracks until right before arrival when most planes have assignments up to a day in advance?
I think Its because they only can go on certain ways where are railroads, and If only one is late, then the whole thing is messed up . Meanwhile planes can go almost anywhere they want, changing route is not that hard to do, and even if one of them is late they can just assign it a new Terminal spot for it if the original one of is taken.
Nuclear power fueled by Thorium
Thorium undergoes nuclear fission in the same basic way that Uranium does. You put a bunch of it together in a lump, and neutrons start flying around. Some of the neutrons hit the nucleus of a thorium atom, and the nucleus splits apart, creating different kinds of atoms, and releasing some heat and a bunch more neutrons. The heat is used to boil water and the resulting steam spins turbines that are attached to electrical generators. LFTR reactors are just a good way to get a bunch of Thorium atoms together in a lump so they'll do this. LFTR technology has some problems you won't hear the advocates talk about much. The primary problem is what happens when one of the reactors overheats and breaks open. It'll release some really nasty fluorine acids, and consequently be horribly chemically hazardous as well as radioactive. Cleanup of a broken LFTR would be a double nightmare. This isn't to say we shouldn't use LFTRs. They may be the right solution. I'm just saying, you should be skeptical when people claim the LFTR is the greatest thing since sliced bread. It has its strengths and weaknesses just like anything else.LFTRs have been romanticized on Reddit, but you never hear about their downside- always just pie in the sky perfect-world scenarios with them. Every intricate and highly complex technology has down sides. Please keep this in mind.
Why can phone cameras record in 4K but not take 4K still photos?
The photos are higher res than that if you want them smaller just downsample or crop them .phones have been taking 4k photos for quite some time already. 4k is 8MP. the iphone5 was taking 8MP photos
How long would it take to heat a bathtub of water with a lighter?
171 hours, 11min Assumptions: No loss of energy 80 gallon tub Start/finish temp: 68F/103F Heating power: 40 watts ', "In practice, you'd lose significantly more heat than you'd be adding. A bit like blowing air into a blimp that has a huge hole in it. The minimal heat from the lighter would be lost to the cooling of the tubs surface water.
What's the difference between multi-grain and whole grain foods?
Multi-grain means that several sorts of grain are used. The opposite is something that would only use one kind of grain. Whole grain means that it uses the grain with its "skin" . The opposite is refined grain, which removes the "skin", like for the flour that's used to make white bread. So a product can be both whole grain and multi-grain if it uses several sorts of grain, and that the "skin" of the grain isn't removedTypically Whole Grain foods have one, or occasionally, two types of grains used in the production of the product. Multi-grain foods have more than that. Many bread products will actually list the grain count, such as "7 grain" or "12 grain." Unless you were asking about the difference between Whole Grain and Whole *Wheat*, in which case the difference is between a product made mostly with grains and the other with wheat.
What exactly am I downloading/uploading on a speedtest?
I've looked into this. I was not able to recognize a file format. Here's how I'd do it: DOWNLOAD TEST: I'd make sure the client pulls data and then deletes it quickly. You don't want to have a producer/consumer problem throw of speeds so it's not going to let the browser cache the file on the local dist. I'd guess it's just random bits, or if not, it's treated as if it is. For this reason, i don't think you need to worry about viruses - the data is never re-constituted into a file and never persisted on your local computer. UPLOAD TEST I'd have the client generate data. I'm pretty sure that speedtest is doing this because it doesn't persist the download file so it doesn't have a big file to upload. So..it generates data. Plus, it can easily pace data generation without having to worry about file reading slowness, so it's better results regardless.
Why, when you rotate a glass of liquid with ice cubes in it, does the ice not rotate with the cup?
Inertia. Everything in the universe is trying to carry on the way it is - moving or stationary. When you push yourself across the floor on your office chair when you stop pushing, you carry on. When you push the glass round, the ice wants to stay still. There's very little friction between the cup and the ice - so there's not much force pushing it round.If you rotate it slowly enough long enough it will. Actually the rotation speed does not matter. You must wait for the rotation speeds to match up. Very slowly they will.
I sometimes see [brackets] used in things such as interviews. What do they mean?
It means the quote was paraphrased by the interviewer for clarity. For example, if the interviewee said "I met John, he is a nice guy" then the interviewer might print it as "[John] is a nice guy".
Why does pain tolerance differ in people?
There's really no one answer for this. It's thought to be partly genetic, partly psychological and partly due to gender . Current thinking is that two people can actually tolerate the same level of pain, person one gets on with their day , person two complains, cries, pops pills and is bed ridden. Their actual level of pain is the same but person one is mentally stronger.
What causes clogged arteries? Can it be reversed? If so, how?
Clogged arteries are caused by plaque, which is the result of a variety of substances building up on the walls of the arteries. It can be treated by adapting a healthier lifestyle consisting of balanced diets, regular physical activity etc.Also, how do you find out how bad it is? I ate a pretty balanced diet up until the last five or so years but I'm worried those five years have done more damage than I think. Is there a test I can ask my doctor to do to tell me?
If glass is transparent,why do we still notice that it's there?
For one, sometimes they're not completely transparent, just mostly transparent. Second, the glass is refracting light -- bending it as it enters and exits the glass. This creates a distortion of the light coming through. We can recognize that this distortion has a shape and we see the glass. This is also why a perfectly clean glass pane can look like a doorway. If the entire thing is uniformly distorted, it doesn't look distorted at all, and you walk right into it.
Let say we dig hole into earth, how is the atmospheric pressure down there?
Atmospheric pressure increases with depth, just like it decreases with altitude, because you have more air above you pushing down. However, you'd have to have a pretty deep hole to feel any noticeable effects - to feel 2 atmospheres you'd need a hole nearly 4 miles deep, because air is relatively light. Contrast this with water: you only need to dive to about 10m / 30 feet to feel 2 atmospheres.
Why do some songs or events give you the chills?
/r/asmr should give you a good example of sounds, /r/frisson should give you good examples of music that cause this phenomena EDIT: Never actually answered the question, there's not enough research on the topic yet. Quote from asmr wikipedia " Professor Tom Stafford, an expert in psychology and cognitive sciences from the University of Sheffield, was quoted in The Independent, saying,[1] It might well be a real thing, but it's inherently difficult to research. The inner experience is the point of a lot of psychological investigation, but when you 've got something like this that you can't see or feel, and it doesn't happen for everyone, it falls into a blind spot. It's like synaesthesia – for years it was a myth, then in the 1990s people came up with a reliable way of measuring it." A very unsatisfying answer. I'm sorry.
Why do our voices sound different when heard back through recording?
When you hear your own voice, the way it sounds to you is affected by your skull, jawbone, etc. To the second question it's because it's not how we are used to it sounding. It's the same as why we don't like how we look in photos - we're used to seeing ourselves reversed in a mirror.Your head transmits sound, being mostly solid. That means when you talk you hear the sum of two signals: the sound your voice makes and the sound that travels from your vocal cords through your head to your ear. Everybody else only hears the first of those. The recording only hears the first of those. It doesn't sound "like you" because you're comparing it to something that nobody else can hear.
I pay for 50Mbps internet speed, yet _URL_0_ routinely shows my speed being around 10Mbps. What's going on and is there any way I can improve it?
You pay for *up to* 50Mbps. I'd bet that your plan specifically says Up to. Unless you are on FiOS, and even then there might still be that. Reasons why? * Neighborhood network congestion* Local Network Infrastructure in larger area is crappy* Bad peering / connection to _URL_0_* Crappy home networking setup How to fix? For your home network, check out your router and make sure it has the latest firmware updates. This can sometimes fix problems with traffic / bandwidth. Update your computers network drivers as well. If you are going wireless, consider getting a 2.4/5Ghz DUAL BAND router. That means both 2.4 and 5 at the same time. 5 tends to be a better option in dense areas where there are a lot of WiFi signals that cause interference. Check your modem - sometimes the ISP provided one is shitty. Consider a compatible Motorola Surfboard instead. Plus you aren't paying to lease a modem from your ISP. For everything outside your network, other than complaining, there is not much else you can do. If your neighborhood is just super congested, nothing short of you logging your speed using two or three network speed testing services and complaining on a daily basis will get anything done.
When, if ever, will Crimea officially be a part of Russia?
That's a difficult topic. As for the first part of your question: Officially and according to the Ukrainan constitution, Ukraine can only change its territory in an all-Ukrainian referendum, therefore, from the Ukrainian standpoint, a secession of Crimea will be illegal and Ukraine will most probably keep claiming Crimea for itself.The question of when exactly Crimea legally will be part of Russia in case of a secession from Ukraine is even more complicated. It again depends on the standpoint. From the Russian point of view, it will legally be part of Russia as soon as the Russian parliament agrees to an accession. However, this doesn't mean that other states are obliged to consider Crimea Russian territory. The most likely outcome will be a global divide over the question, just like with Kosovo. While some states will recognize Crimea as a part of Russia, some others won't and will treat it as a part of Ukraine. If Crimea will join Russia, it will most probably remain a territorial grey zone of international law for decades.
The current emerging market selloff
Interest rates on long term bonds are rising in the U.S. and a rate rise is expected in the U.K. pretty soon, so emerging markets - except, for example, Brazil - are looking less attractive for bond yields. There are other things at play, like the massive devaluations in Turkey, Argentina and Venezuela, and the less significant but more long-term devaluation of the rupee in India. The "sell-off" in Argentina, Venezuela and India is based almost entirely on their own monetary policy.
Are humans crippling natural selection through conservation efforts?
Not really, because most things are dying out as a direct result of our actions; hunting, destroying natural environments, etc. Most of the animals you hear the most hoo-hah about are ironically probably the ones we have most directly affected. In terms of the big predators that are in trouble it'd be an absolute ecological disaster if we stopped trying to save them because there is nothing that can fill that niche in the food chain so effectively. Even pandas, which I have the biggest qualm about trying to save, are as a result of cutting down natural habitat. Additionally, there is *always* a background level of extinction that is unavoidable and necessary for things to evolve, but our current levels are alarmingly higher than that. While you could argue that humans are a natural force and so have just as much impact on natural selection, the truth is that we are altering and removing environments so fast that there is simply no time for anything to be able to adapt. Additionally, almost every single one of the world's most threatened species is as a result of human actions._URL_0_
How does Carbon Dating work, and how accurate is it?
A specific isotope of carbon decays at a predictable rate after something has died. So by measuring just how much of it has decayed, scientists can estimate how long it has been dead. It's based on assumptions , and there are lot of factors which can throw it off, but it can still make a fairly good estimate. Most of the arguments against its accuracy seem to focus on one or two outlier samples, claiming it invalidates the entire process. Like many other scientific procedures, taking multiple samples can often reveal outliers and show a more general distribution. And while there may be some instances where a test subject is too contaminated to test accurately, it doesn't invalidate its use on other subjects.
When running, what causes a stitch?
It's breathing on the same time that one foot hits the ground- that can cause your diaphragm to cramp since one side is constantly stressed. Try and vary your breathing so the same side isn't striking the ground and it should be fine
Why is the maximum volume on TVs so high?
The max volume produced is determined tv's hardware , the tv's software doesn't take that into account. There are times when you get a super soft source, either from a different channel, a game console, etc. There are some channels where my volume is 25/100 and others when it's 75/100 due to the loudness of the two sources.could be that some channels are low volume so its nice to have that high number; also you could connect your tv to another device so you make your tv to loudest and then control the volume with the other device.
The current panic about Greece leaving the Euro
The problem is that, when *any* country leaves the Eurozone, it establishes the precedent that the Euro is the kind of currency which countries might decide to stop using. That doesn't encourage people to invest in the Euro.
How do Lego bricks not lose tension/force through repetitive play?
It's how the bricks are made. The LEGO term is "clutch power". You have the top cylinders on the top of the bricks and then on the inside you have inner cylinders. They do give out but after a LONG time. Here's an example _URL_0_Basically, they do - but it takes A LOT of repetitive play and the design is such that it's meant to counter this as much as possible. The shapes click together, and are meant to click together so that the least amount of the plastic is abraded away . Something that people have noticed as Legos change in composition is certain aspects of their quality, particularly the weight/plastic content , and one of these factors is typically the height of the little button/"cylinder" on top that clicks together with the underside of the top block. The taller that cylinder is, the longer the Lego lasts. Newer Legos will not last for as many click-togethers as old ones did, but the precise decline in quality can't be accurately predicted yet.
I read an article stating that porn is a $94 billion dollar industry. Considering all the free pornography out there, how do they stay so profitable?
Internet ads, membership sites with higher quality videos that also are safer from the threat of malware and viruses, and specialty services that let you hire a porn star or crew to make a specific scenario to your specifications .
How is the president protected from aerial assaults?
There will be a no-fly zone in the space around where the President will be. The Secret Service will coordinate with the FAA on the routes POTUS is taking. If an aircraft comes too close, it will likely be scuttled. _URL_0_', "I remember seeing a presidential motorcade years ago, and noting the military helicopters in the area. I am pretty sure they'd be able to take on your Cessna.
Consenting, or not consenting to police searches. Of your pockets or your car.
Clearly and repeatedly state "Officer, I do not consent to any searches". Do NOT physically resist a search, even if it's an illegal search. Ask "am I being detained or am I free to go?" If you're not being detained, leave. If you ARE detained and then searched, keep your mouth shut and lawyer up, and assuming your lack of consent was caught on the cop's dashcam, you can get almost anything they found on you thrown out of court. Do NOT try to argue with the officer, beyond stating that you do not consent. Do NOT try to lecture the officer about what the law says. Do NOT physically resist, even if the officer is acting illegally.
why does the navy's new rail gun have and explosive discharge if it's powered by electromagnetic energy?
[This thread] at r/askscience should help you out a bit.It generates a ton of heat and pressure along with sparks, so the air ignites. the explosion is a result of the firing, not the cause of it. part of the reason we're looking at railguns is explosive launches of shells have an inherent limit on how fast they can propel the shell, the rail gun has a much higher one, meaning we can fire lighter shells that do more damage through pure kinetic energy instead of explosives, making the munition safer to handle and less bulky
With all the big shiny telescopes in the world, why can't they simply show 'moon landing deniers' proof of the Apollo landings?
You could. Apollo 11 placed mirrors on the moon so you could laser measure it's distance. But moon landing deniers have likely come up with some crazy theory to refute this by now.
Why does a head massage feels so good if there are no muscle on top of your head?
Well, firstly, there are plenty of touch receptors there for feel-good fun, but in terms of muscles, there are muscles on the side of the head, and the muscles on the front and back of the head are continuous with a [layer of tissue] that covers the entire top of the head. A head massage can move this layer around .
What made Coca cola so much more popular than Pepsi?
I'm going on a limb and just saying that it's the fact that Coke came first and Pepsi came later. Another example of this is the fact that Pepsi made Gatorade first and when Coca Cola tried to make a similar drink, Powerade, they also didn't do as well in popularity.I am going to say that it is because Coke decided to give away their product in many places, installed their own hardware, controls the product. Pepsi kinda did this but lost Subway and others in the cola wars. The biggest winners are the companies that get free product and an end to end system in exchange for free marketing. "Free" might not be 100% but common $1 for a large Another reason coke focused mainly on coke and beverage products while Pepsi has PepsiCo which includes a vast array of chips/snacks . I think PepsiCo is actually a bigger company comparing the two
Why do candles smell strongest when you blow them out?
The scent is often oil based. If you burn the oil, you destroy the scent. But blowing it out, allows it to smolder thereby vaporizing the oil scent and filling the air with droplets of scent. .u/Sounds_of_Spokane is thinking about scented candles, but is overthinking. He's kinda accidentally half-right. What's happening is inefficient combustion. If you have perfectly efficient combustion, you'll have carbon dioxide, heat, and light as the three byproducts of a chemical reaction. All pretty well odourless. Candles are reasonably efficient when they're burning. When you blow out the candle, you remove a lot of the heat from the reaction, lowering the efficiency, allowing all sorts of other byproducts to emerge in greater quantities. These byproducts smell. You'll also notice that candles or matches rarely produce smoke when lit. It's when you extinguish them that you see the smoke. More smoke, more smell.
What is the difference between Hepatitis A, B, and C?
Hepatitis A is the kind you'd get if you ate contaminated fod or were otherwise exposed to fecal matter. Symptoms eventually disappear. There is a test but will only be positive in the acute phase. If that's what you were diagnosed with you would test negative now. There is a vaccine. HepB is caused by contact with infected body fluids. 15-25% develop chronic liver disease such as cirrhosis or liver cancer. There are several tests for this which, depending upon which one is positive will tell you if you were recently infected and thus contagious or if you had it but are no longer contagious. There is a vaccine. . HepC is transmitted by infected body fluid although it is less likely to be transmitted sexually than HepB. There is a much higher likelihood of developing chronic liver disease . There is a test but it takes a while to develop antibodies so it doesn't show up right away. It will be positive even years later. The symptoms of all three are relatively the same.The simplest way to put it is that they are different viruses that all cause liver inflammation . Here is a chart that shows the differences in detail: _URL_0_
Balance sheet vs. Income Statement vs. Cash Statement
Income Statement: has all the revenue and expenses and ends at net income Balance Sheet: snapshot of your company's assets, liabilities, and owner's equity. Cash Flow Statement: starts with your net income from the income statement and shows the flow of cash in your company - what is the cash that is being spent going toward and where incoming cash comes from . After adding in-flows and subtracting out-flows, you end with remaining cash that goes to your balance sheet.
How do the rovers on Mars navigate?
It's nowhere close to that automatic. The chain of commands will go something like this. First, the rover will evaluate where it is by taking pictures of it's surroundings. Using this data, and scientific observations from satellites, a scientist or group of scientists will determine where the rover's next area of scientific study will be. Taking that destination, the starting location, and the data from the rover's navigational cameras, an engineer or group of engineers will determine a pathway to reach the destination, and the number of revolutions of each wheel that is needed to get there. Some real time work is done by the rover to evaluate how close it is to it's predicted path, and if it needs to make very minor corrections, but this is very expensive to do on Mars and very cheap to do on Earth, so we mostly just tell the rover exactly what it needs to do. The rover basically just has override if it senses dangerous conditions, like a big rock in the way, so that it can stop before it runs into it. As a side note, Mars has a very weak and disjointed magnetic field, as seen [here]. Rather than a single continuous field like we have on Earth, it's more akin to localized bubbles of magnetism, likely leftovers from early volcanic and possibly tectonic activity on the planet.
where does thought come from
Think of an equation . The solution you get out of said equation is determined by two things. What the equation is , and what value you give x. Now lets apply that to a human brain, which is simply a large biological machine that runs according to complex chemical reactions. The brain is the equation, and the variable will be any outside stimuli. Outside stimuli comes in, runs through our equation, and the solution is the outcome, whether that is a thought, action, etc. Don't forget that the equation changes over time though.
Why do British accents seem to disappear when someone is singing?
It's probably the way they learned it. There are a lot of British accents on singers like Robert Smith from The Cure, or Morrissey, pretty much all of the 80's brit pop .
How do Dividends on Yahoo Work?
A dividend is paid per share of stock, usually on a quarterly basis. For example, a 10 cent quarterly dividend = a 40 cent annual dividend. In general the dividend yield is the annual dividend divided by the price of the stockThe 7.0 dividend was probably a one-time transaction, either a special dividend or a distribution of some kind. You could do some research into the dividend history of the company to figure it out.
Why is the "Censor Bleep" tone so consistent across most media?
Traditionally audio equipment is tested by using a reference tone. This is just a generated sound wave, usually with a frequency of 1000 Hz, because that seems like a good enough number as any. Sometimes they'll also play a 100Hz and a 10,000Hz tone to test subwoofers and tweeters, but it's basically an easy way to make sure the volume is adjusted appropriately and all the crossovers are setup right. Since engineers were already testing with a 1kHz tone, they just kept using it when they had to play something over profanity since it was easy to use it again. There's no big technical or legal reason to use THAT sound, it was just easy to do and got the job done.
How are there enough cows to supply the over 15k Macdonalds and Burger Kings in U.S.
First, a single cow produces an awful lot of hamburgers. A grown steer produces about 500 pounds of beef, which is 2000 quarter-pound hambugers. Second, there are enormous herds of cattle on ranches in the rural parts of the US, which you generally don't see because they're not along highways, but the US is enormous and can easily hold them. The state of Texas alone has more than 11 million cattle, or 22 billion hambugers worth.
How does the computer "know" how to control the current?
First off, the [bootstrap] problem. How does a computer read how to work, when it doesn't know how to work. It's basically a set of hardcoded operations that mak sure the machine actually knows how to handle storage, instructions etc. The computer "knows" this by having it as a specific hardware chip. On this basic idea, the computer can then load the OS and all other kinds of software.
What is the significance of the UK leaving the single market?
The Single Market is essentially an agreement that we harmonise our laws and regulations so that everything is legal in all EU countries. Without this, you can have conflicting laws in different countries, meaning some products are illegal in the other country. For example, in the USA all eggs **must** be washed. In the EU, all eggs **must not** be washed. This means you cannot sell USA eggs in the EU, or EU eggs in the USA. As well as the regulations being harmonised, we don't have import duty to pay between EU countries. This means my car factory in the UK can import parts from Italy and Spain, and sell cars to Germany without having to pay a lot of duty. If we were to leave the single market, I would have to pay import duty on my Italy and Spain imports, then pay import duty again selling the finished cars to Germany. This would make my business much less competitive than one inside the single market. In the short term, this could cripple a lot of businesses. While we are members of the single market, we have a voice in shaping the EU regulations. If we leave, then we'll have to obey all the regulations if we want to be able to export goods to the EU, but won't get any say in what those regulations are. In the long term, this could lead to us being forced into following regulations that aren't good for the UK, as its not economical to make a product just for the UK market.
Why can you smell the windshield cleaner fluid in the car?
I used to be a Honda factory certified technician and worked for a Honda dealership for a couple of years. The cabin air intake is almost always at the [base of the windshield] or somewhere in vicinity of the windshield. There is a cabin air filter that is somewhere in the path from the opening of the intake and the interior vents inside your car to filter this air and it is recommended to be replaced usually once a year. HEPA filter's tend to be relatively expensive compared to their non-HEPA counterparts so often times people will decide not to replace them or they'll replace them with cheaper, non-HEPA aftermarket filters. The non-HEPA filters don't do nearly as good of a job filtering the cabin air, and you can pick up scents such as windshield washer fluid that can get sucked into the cabin air, or other nasty scents. People who guy years without changing their cabin air filters often note musty, disgusting smells. An example of a clean vs. a dirty cabin air filter can be found [here]. If you park under a tree or drive, you may want to change the cabin air filter sooner as it can get dirtier and clogged much faster. When I used to work on cars, I 've found many crazy foreign objects in the cabin air filters when replacing them or inspecting them to see if they need to be replaced. Some of the things I 've found in them were leaves, a dead baby mouse/rat, and a dead bird. Edit: If you 've ever driven behind a truck and picked up that nasty diesel smell in your vehicle or driven over bridges and got that rotten egg smell even when all of the windows are closed in your vehicle and the A/C is on, hitting the "recirculation" button for your car's HVAC system will no longer pull air from the exterior but it will instead take the cabin and and recycle and recirculate it. This is why you no longer smell those nasty scents when you hit the "recirculation" button.
Why are social service systems in the US less efficient than in countries such as Sweden?
"Social service systems" is probably too much of a generalization, since I 've never seen any indication that things like pensions, unemployment insurance, or housing assistance are less efficient in American than elsewhere. In fact, [as Paul Krugman points out], our Social Security system is actually very efficient. Healthcare costs have [some specific causes for rising quickly], among which are fee-for-service payment structures, preventable health risks like high obesity and tobacco use, and very expensive technology. By the way, the 60% you quote includes not only healthcare, but Social Security and many other programs like TANF, SNAP/EBT, and housing assistance. From what I can tell, Canada spends at least this much if not more on comparable programsPopulation of Sweden- 9.5 million Population of Canada- 35 million Population of the US- 320 million. When you expect the federal government to figure it out for that many more people with that many more unique situations the inefficiencies increase and it becomes all the more difficult to do anything the is close to fair. Hell is Sweden were a US State it wouldnt even crack the top 10 by population, it would slot in at 11 just ahead of New Jersey and behind Michigan, its a lot easier to do things when you have about 3% of the population you have to do stuff for, and a much smaller geographical area to provide for.Americans pay less taxes than countries like Sweden. The Swedish government spends about $11.5k in PPP adjusted dollars per person on social services. The US spends $8700. . The US also has a very fragmented system. For example, our government spends more than the UK on health care. The UK provides universal care for every citizen, we get medicare and medicaid. It's far more efficient for the government to deliver health care than the private sector, so medicare and medicaid has to spend money in an inefficient private health care system.
Why do so many canned foods have that same "cat food" smell when opened?
Um, can you elaborate on what canned foods, other than canned cat food itself, that you think smell like cat food?', "> Most corned beef hash, refried beans, tuna, Spam. What you're smelling is overcooked meat and/or protein in a can . Cats require meat to live so therefore cat food is made up of mostly meat and other proteins + a few ingredients just for cats. There's pretty much negligible difference between catfood and a lot of canned meats / proteins on the market. Yes that means you can eat cat food if you want to and be totally fine.Likely because the things in canned cat food are the things commonly canned
Why are ribs called "Spare" ribs and not just ribs at Chinese places?
Spare ribs are actually a different cut from what is just generally called "ribs." [Here's the Wikipedia entry for pork ribs. It details all the different cuts.]From Wikipedia: > The term comes from Low German ribbesper , the parts of which refer, in order, to rib and spit.
Police radios and how they keep the average citizen from talking on their signal.
Well, for one they make it illegal for anyone else to broadcast on those frequencies. Agencies like the FCC are in charge of allocating wireless communications spectrum and they will reserve certain frequencies for special / emergency use and the public can be fined or otherwise severely punished for any violations. Secondly, some Police and Firefighter agencies may use encrypted digital communications channels. That way, even if there are other people broadcasting on the same frequency, it will be ignored because the signal will not follow the expected audio encoding and encryption standards. As for the difficulty on broadcasting those frequencies - you cannot purchase radio equipment that can transmit on those frequencies without the proper authorization . It may be possible to modify consumer radio equipment to broadcast on said frequencies, but this would likely require a fair bit of electronics/engineering knowledge.
Why do colds always seem to get worse at night?
Depends if by night you mean, when you are to go to sleep or it is simply dark out. If it is time you are to go to sleep and you are sick, your body is most likely tired and is now not working in top condition making it harder to fight the cold. If it is because it is dark out only and not because you are tired, then it is most likely because it's normally colder at night, or you experiencing some time of emotional triggers, caused from it being night time. Like example: Some people hate going to sleep sick because they are afraid of what might happen.
Confederate flags in the midwest. IE: Wisconsin, Ohio, etc. I'm from a small town there but I don't get it.
In the South, the Confederate flag has connotations with southern heritage and states' rights. In the North, the Confederate flag loses the southern heritage symbolism and is used as a symbol of resistance to the Federal government. Though, there may be other factors as to why some people fly Confederate flags: people move out of state after all.
Why does the ice cream machine in McDonald's/Burger King breakdown so often?
Soft serve ice cream needs to be constantly stirred to keep it from hardening in the machine and to flow out when released, which means that the machine is constantly running for something like 18 hours a day. Because it needs to stir an enclosed canister of pressurized sugary milk, there need to be seals where the shaft of the motor transitions through. These seals require food-safe lubrication, as well as detailed cleaning of the mechanisms on a regular basis to prevent the dairy products from spoiling . This means a complex piece of equipment which is subject to long periods of high wear operation must be regularly broken down, cleaned, lubricated, and reassembled by the type of people who work at a fast food restaurant. Frankly it is a miracle that it works at all.I have worked at McD before so I can speak from my experience on McD only. breakdown on the ice cream machine usually means it wasn't cleaned, it is actually pretty rare for the restaurant I worked at for the machine to really breakdown.
Why is it that sometimes a post will say "5 comments" but when I click on it, it will show no comments?
If a comment is deleted before it has any replies, then it won't appear at all, instead of as [deleted].
How does this paper saw burn the wood without even darkening the paper?
the rim of the paper is getting darker and also this disk is wearing of so fast that the paper is gone before it is hot enough to burn.
Why are plants green instead of being black? Wouldn't black allow for more energy absorption.
Too much energy can actually kill the plant. It can lead to formation of what are called free radicals, highly reactive molecules that contain oxygen atoms that cause chain reactions in their chloroplasts, destroying them and thus stopping the plants from being able to photosynthesize. Some plants even contain special pigments called carotenoids whose sole function is to absorb energy to prevent this from happeningplants are green because their cells contain chloroplasts which have the pigment chlorophyll which absorbs deep-blue and red light, so that the rest of the sunlight spectrum is being reflected, causing the plant to look green.More in depth answer: _URL_0_
Why are people more inclined to vote for a certain political party rather than someone with more experience or with better ideas?
People are most inclined to do what's easiest and whatever they think is best for them. Learning the candidates and what they bring to the table is more work than a lot of people want to put into it -- and it's even harder when you can't filter out what's true, and what's BS.People generally choose their political party based on who they think has the better ideas. As for experience, who wants to vote for someone with more experience enacting bad ideas?Because my party can't possibly do more harm than those crazy other people who "think differently".It is very dependent upon the particular election and candidates you are looking at. In some cases, there isn't an individual who clearly is more fit for the job when you ignore parties. Often, the idea is that for the most part, politicians' votes correspond to their party. For example, if you look at bills that get through Congress in the US, you'll often see that pretty much everyone from one party supports it and the other party only has a couple of supporters. If this is a common occurrence, having candidates from the party you prefer is a good strategy since it means that party's agenda will get more support.
How does looking at light make it easier for me to sneeze?
The nerve going from your eye is next to some of the ones going to your nose. A bright light can trigger some of the nearby nerve to trigger making your brain think your nose is being itched, thus triggering a sneeze
How would "The Homer" bankrupt Powell Motors?
In the story, it seems there is a market segment in the automotive industry that hasn't existed for generations - a mid-sized car company. Herb is a millionaire, not a billionaire. We can assume that his company depends on at least modest success with each major new product to remain in business. A total disaster would be exactly that - total. Also, if the cost was $82k in the early '90s, that would correspond today well into the six figures. If a significant amount of company time and resources were spent on developing it and the weird idiosyncrasies Homer included in it, all of that effort would be wasted and mostly useless for a fallback product. There would be additional costs if preliminary work had begun on retooling assembly lines for it before Herb saw it. With zero sales, the company might simply have run out of operating cash, and if the asset value of its capital were less than its debt, Herb would indeed have gone personally bankrupt. However, his becoming a pauper is cartoon logic - someone with that kind of experience doesn't go homeless. He would just end up working for someone else.
Why does swimming parallel to shore work better than swimming back to shore?
You only do that to escape a riptide, a riptide is a stretch of ocean , so swimming straight towards shore keeps you in the riptide, meaning you are getting pulled back out, so you swim parallel for a distance to escape it. [Image] > and even had to do it once and it worked. I hope you weren't swimming only at a slight angle the whole time, taking you far away from where you started. You only needed to to it for 10-20 ft.
How come males can ejaculate so voluntarily during a "wet dream" without physical activity, yet can't do so when they're awake?
Ejaculating during a wet dream is not voluntary. That would mean it was done by the will of the person having the dream.
Why do we need to sleep? Why haven't we come up with a way to prevent this need?
Try checking out the results you'll find by searching before submitting. If you search, you'll find posts like [this one] that answers your question quite nicely.
Why doesn't North America use water to clean their butts?
I am a Canadian who was introduced to the bidet by my European husband. We had one installed in our house. When people came to my home, or the subject came up with coworkers or friends, they were grossed out and I explained how much better it was. So it is in Canada too, except in Quebec, especially Montreal, where a ton of immigrants from Europe live.Western Canada, not so much.The bidet is great for quick clean ups for various reasons, before/after sex, after expelling waste, relief for hemeroids or tenderness from diarrhea .Oh And you keep a hand towel next to the bidet for drying , just like you use a towel after showering.Really . Try one if you ever get the chance. I would never go back to paper if I had a choiceBidets are more expensive, you end up wasting twice as much TP when you dry yourself off, you end up with way more TP residue because it falls apart when wet, and it takes way longer to clean yourself up because now you have to dry your ass.North Americans clean their butts with water in the shower, pretty much every day. They are disgusted by the idea of spraying their ass with water in the public restroom at Macy's because they don't understand how they are supposed to dry it off again.
Watt, Volt, Amp. Go!
I like the water analogy. Think of the flow of electricity like the flow of water: Voltage :Water pressure Current :Water flow rate Power : How fast you can make the water do work, = VxA Battery:Water tower Of course, like all analogies there are several flaws with these, but the general idea works well for understanding concepts. The capacity of a battery is how much current it can provide , and for how long. For example, 1500 mA-hours at 1.5V. So it is a measure of how much energy is in the battery.
What neurological processes are involved when "brainwashing" people?
Brainwashing is not a scientifically accepted concept. It's an idea that was made up in the mid 20th century and that people found interesting, but is not supported by evidence. [source] Instead, what is happening is ordinary training. People are learning what others believe, and what they are rewarded for, and they start to comply. This is a normal part of human learning in a group environment, sometimes called *social cognition.*
Where does Okay originate?
Nobody knows. There are probably a dozen different stories as to its origin, and no real evidence to support any of them. For example, one theory is that it started as a humorous misspelling: "Oll korrekt" meaning "All correct". Some say that originated in the military, others that it had something to do with the 1840 Presidential election . Another says that "okay" is roughly how you pronounce the French "aux quais
Why does it feel like there's less viruses on the internet nowadays?
*Fewer And the purpose of viruses has shifted from being some piece of code that just fucks your system up, to being motivated by money. Modern malware is mostly targeted at businesses, websites, banks, etc. The home user isn't really a lucrative target. There are still viruses out there, but most end user AV software is good enough now to keep most of it from ever affecting you. The major hackers want to exploit databases to steal information from a business to ransom it or sell it, steal millions of credit card numbers at once, or other attacks that can make them a lot of money. There isn't much money to be made in having your individual home PC break. There are still viruses out there, and they can affect your computer, but you AV will *probably* detect it, along with safer browsing habits.
Why do we pronounce "used" and "supposed" differently in different situations?
They are technically different words. In your particular example, "used to" is called a modal verb. "Used" however is just a regular verb.The most common example of the same word, different pronunciation is read. I read that book last night. I like to read. English is weirdMost people think of words as written things with pronunciation. Linguists see spoken language as primary and therefore consider words as spoken sets of sounds that have a transcription. This distinction is key. /yo͞ozd/ is a word that is written "used" . /yo͞os/ is a word that is written as "used" . They are different words that happen to have the same transcription. This phenomenon isn't just restricted to English. And language where the orthography isn't perfectly phonemic will have this problem. Mandarin Chinese has it, as does Japanese, and Arabic has it as well.
What is happening (chemically) when you season a wok (or pizza stone, or cast iron skillet).
Some metal is very porous, filled with tiny microscopic holes. When you season it, you are filling these holes with the residue of burned off oil. This makes the pan a much more flat and even surface, which makes the food less likely to stickHeat makes iron spread out. Makes small holes. Oils fill small holes. Build layers. Non stick
Why your brain reads certain phrases in somebody else's voice?
Good news everyone! I 've just made an exciting post on *Reddit*, the popular internet site ^eheh . The reason you often read in someone else's voice is a phenomenon known as *subvocalization*. This is basically reading the words out loud, but only in your mind. Try it: pay attention to it when you're reading, and you'll notice that you do it automatically. This is sort of a leftover instinct from learning to read. You start by reading out loud, sounding it out; move to only mouthing the words; and finally only say it inside your head. Some phrases are so iconic, that even if you speak them aloud, you automatically adopt the speech patterns of whomever said it. "Good news, everyone!" is a prime example; anyone who's seen Futurama will know exactly how that is said and their brain automatically fills it in, even when reading in your own mind. On a separate, but still interesting note, learning to eliminate this subvocalization can allow you to read far more quickly—as normally, your reading speed is constrained by the speed at which you could read aloud, now you can read at the speed of thought!
how does a HOA (home owners association) have any power?
The buyer of the property was sold it under the condition they agreed to abide by the HOA. This agreement requires any new buyer to sign the agreement in kindWhen you purchase a house in an HOA area you sign papers that give them powerBecause you have sighed a contract giving them whatever power they have', "HOA's in most locations have less control over owners when there is no shared property. For example, a small pool area for a hundred homes. In some instances a development with a HOA will have shared property which must be maintained so that owners can have access to their front doors, alleyways to garages, etc. In those situations the HOA has a financial and legal obligation, so their ability to control what occurs on the property is greater and more often supported by the courts.
Why do torrents for TV shows come out within hours of the episode, but for movies it often takes weeks?
For TV shows, someone has the recording equipment and software all prepped and ready for the airing of the show. So all they have to do is record it, encode it, and create the torrent. In contrast, movies first show in a theater. Theaters have policies against recording, so whoever does it typically has to actually work in the theater or know somebody who does and sneak in the equipment.
How does hair detangler work?
The conditioner itself had a high moisture usually including some keratin protein, the same that's found in your hair, when the hair is moisturized it creates more slip in the hair so is easier to slide out of knots.Lubricates the shafts of the hair so the knots slide away easier. Its really just tangled, not knotted.
Why does fresh air make us feel less nauseous?
It's the oxygen in the air that makes you feel better, not just the air. Fresh air has more oxygen than an unventilated room. The oxygen gets into your blood and makes everything run smoother, because we run on oxygen.
When is a jury applicable in court and when does the judge decide?
In the US, juries making findings of fact, and judges make rulings of law. A judge decides whether evidence is admissible, whether lawyers are asking proper questions, and runs the court. Juries decide whether witnesses are telling the truth and what the accused intentions were.You didn't specify country, so I'll explain how it works in Canada. If you are accused of a summary offense , you get a judge. If you are accused of an indictable offense , you get the option of being tried by jury or by a judge. A jury trial slows down the case and may be problematic if your defense is based on complex legal ideas, but they can be swayed by arguments that aren't strictly factual. In the end, it's up to the accused.
Why does a country downstream from a dam suffer a hit to its water supply? Doesn't the net water flow stay the same?
One big factor is evaporation. A reservoir generally creates a greater water temperature in the upper layer and a larger surface area, which increases evaporation and reduces downstream water availability. Also infiltration can be a problem, with water becoming groundwater due to the fact that it's sitting in the reservoir for so long.