Author Archives: Lior

Why am I an introvert? Why am I an extrovert?

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Lior

Are you an introvert? Are you an extrovert? Chances are if you’re asking this question, there’s a higher likelihood that you are an introvert rather than an extrovert, but to find out, you can go an take the Introvert/ Extrovert … Continue reading →

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Butterflies in the Stomach: Why do I get butterflies in my stomach?

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Lior

You might get them before an exam, interview, date, oral presentation or before a debut on stage. Maybe you feel them when you speak to someone cute, or when you’re in line to go on a rollercoaster. Regardless of what … Continue reading →

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Mile history, origin and etymology: Why do we have miles?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Lior

Did you ever wonder how a mile came to be our measurement of distance? And why is it called a mile anyway?

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Sexual Aversion and Sexual Inhibition: Why am I scared of sex and of my sexuality?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Lior

Sexuality spans the physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of our lives. It starts with how we feel about ourselves and our bodies, and it extends to how we feel about others. Whether we express it consciously or not, … Continue reading →

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Premature greying of hair: Why does hair turn grey prematurely?

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Lior

You can classify grey hair into two types: 1.)  Grey hair that occurs as is expected, with increasing age 2.)  Premature grey hair that occurs long before the appropriate age sets in The causes of grey hair in each of … Continue reading →

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Cause of Grey Hair: Why does hair go Grey?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Lior

You can classify grey hair into two types: 1.)    Grey hair that occurs with increasing age 2.)    Premature grey hair that occurs long before the appropriate age sets in. Some say premature greying is considered applicable where over 50% of … Continue reading →

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Why do American Football Players and Baseball players have black paint drawn under their eyes?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Lior

If you’re like me and don’t know much about American football or baseball, you may find yourself wondering why these football or baseball players are sometimes shown wearing war-paint-like black lines under their eyes. Is it done to intimidate the … Continue reading →

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The Bobby Policeman: Why are policemen called Bobbies?

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Lior

England is famous for many things: Double decker red buses, red telephone boxes, soldiers with tall black furry hats and their “bobbies”, (or policemen to the rest of the world!) How did the Bobby policeman get his name?

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Why do I need water? Benefits of water

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Lior

Water is crucial for life. Whilst we might live without food for 5 weeks, we cannot survive for more than 5 days without water.1 If you were to break a human body down to its raw constituents you’d find that … Continue reading →

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Why do we say Do-Re-Mi in music?

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Lior

The classic movie, The Sound of Music made the names of the notes Do Re Mi in the musical scale famous the world over, but have you ever wondered why a note would be called “do”, “re” or “mi”? What … Continue reading →

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