What mysteries of life intrigue you? Game

[kokopup]

Karen

Because we have an atmosphere, so there is interference - air between us and the stars. Thankfully, of course, as we humans need to breathe!

If it was because of atmosphere why don't planets twinkle?

[Karen]

Karen If it was because of atmosphere why don't planets twinkle?

They do, but as they are so much closer, they appear larger, and so a molecule or two us dust is not going to interfere with us seeing them, whereas stars are much further away, so appear smaller.

[kokopup]

Karen

3. How come no one has invented a personal force field so I could mingle in public and not be affected by others' perfume, hairspray or cologne, never mind things like pollen?

They have but it doesn't have that Starwars appeal, they call it a Gas Mask.
They have been in use now for about a century. Then you might try one of these VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV

[pomtzu]

"Why do people think the the pouf hairstyle is attractive"?

Because on some people - it is. Some people with "flat" hair look horrible - I for one am one of them. I don't like really pouffy hair, or really "big hair", but a little fluff and bounce looks good on most people with short hair.

Catherinedana - you're in trouble now!!!


Question: Why do you sometimes get a sharp pain behind your eye or in your temple when you eat something really cold like ice cream? And why doesn't it happen every time?

[RICHARD]

Women's clothes button on the other side because the noble women from the Mid Ages were dressed by the people waiting on them!

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Why do people go out and by new tech-like the Apple note book- when the price will go down in a year?

Speaking of hair?

Why do women newscasters go on the air with hair that gets curled and looks dirty?

[carole]

I dont' really have the answer to the ice cream question,but my research tells me people who suffer from migraines are more inclined to get ice cream headaches.

Now i have often wondered how swear words became swear words,who started them,and why did they become offensive etc etc? i know an weird question, but it has often crossed my mind lol.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Now i have often wondered how swear words became swear words,who started them,and why did they become offensive etc etc? i know an weird question, but it has often crossed my mind lol.

Curse words are as old as language itself. There are many stories as to the origin of words we concider impolite today, a lot of them steming from old germanic languages. Some can be even traced to acient Greek.

I think some curse words can be traced all the way back to the origin of man lol.

Ive always wondered why are things you drive on called Parkways and things you park in are called driveways?

[LokiDog]

Now i have often wondered how swear words became swear words,who started them,and why did they become offensive etc etc? i know an weird question, but it has often crossed my mind lol.[/QUOTE]

I don't know about all swear words, but the origin of the (sadly ) seemingly most prevalent one is
'Fornication Under Consent of the King'

My Question is - Why do we crave the only snack we don't have, even when the pantry is full of other things?

[Karen]

Question: Why do you sometimes get a sharp pain behind your eye or in your temple when you eat something really cold like ice cream? And why doesn't it happen every time?

Ooh, I know that one! It has to do with the nerves on the roof of your mouth, and how they are connected with your sinus cavity - it tends to happen if you let the "too cold" stuff press against the roof of your mouth or not - that's why it varies. So if you take small sips or bites, it's less likely to happen. When it does, press your tongue - which is naturally warm, and lots of blood flowing through it - against the roof of your mouth to warm it back up, and the pain should diminish.

And "parkways" were named for the parks through which they go, they're supposed to be scenic, even though in many places the parks have then been built over, and it's a regular highway now. Hammond Pond Parkway, not far from here, goes through some lovely forested conservation land on my end but the other end is all buildings!

1. Why do most people seem to lose their sense of wonder as they mature?

And, as I answered 2,

2. Why the heck to spammers think I want a list of doctors, or dentists, or lawyers?

[Asiel]

"Why do people think the the pouf hairstyle is attractive"?

Because on some people - it is. Some people with "flat" hair look horrible - I for one am one of them. I don't like really pouffy hair, or really "big hair", but a little fluff and bounce looks good on most people with short hair.

Catherinedana - you're in trouble now!!!


Question: Why do you sometimes get a sharp pain behind your eye or in your temple when you eat something really cold like ice cream? And why doesn't it happen every time?

I know Karen already answered this but I thought the reason was because of the vagus nerve and not the roof of your mouth...
Pomtzu, guess you'll have to let us know who's rght on this one...no I don't want to get into trouble but I really do think it's the vagus nerve


Can anyone tell me why so many people never understand why we love our dogs so much and sometimes treat us like demented kids when we try to explain?

[Vette]

I used to think high heels were preferred cuz they look different then most other shoes. i however am a klutz so i steer clear of wearing them. but i wouldnt ware them even if i was more agile on my feet. i prefer to be comfortable

i have a similar question like what Pomtzu asked. why is that when i bite into something(generally something sour or sweet. but not always) it cause for a sharp pain in my jaw muscle every now an then?

[RICHARD]

I submitted the ice cream headache question to a Dr on the radio.

He also answered the Vagus nerve.

When I have been there and gambled too much my Vagus nerve hurt too..