Why does hair darken with age?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Lior

It’s very common to have blonde curls as a baby or a toddler, and as you get older, your natural hair colour is now a far darker brown or black. It also becomes coarser with age. Why does this happen? Continue reading →

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Why do men have nipples?

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Lior

If nipples are there for mothers to make milk to feed babies, why do men have nipples? Continue reading →

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Why do I feel tiredness after eating?

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Lior

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Most of us are familiar with that sleepiness that falls upon us after eating a really big satisfying meal. The “food coma effect” is most prevalent after massive meals, like after Christmas dinner or the Thanksgiving meal.

What you’re suffering from is post-postprandial somnolence, or as we like to call them in my househould, the post-meal sleepies.

But why do we feel tired after eating? Here are 6 reasons why and what you can do about it. Continue reading →

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Why do we celebrate Boxing Day?

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Lior

The day after Christmas Day is known as Boxing Day, and it’s a welcome additional day off work to many. But have you ever wondered why it’s called “Boxing Day”? And why do we get this day off work anyway?

Why do I have the day off on Boxing Day? Continue reading →

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Why do we sing Auld Lang Syne on New Year’s Eve?

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Lior
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Auld Lang Syne is world famous for two main reasons:

  1. It’s famous for being sung on New Year’s Eve in English speaking countries around the world, from the USA, to the Philippines, Zimbabwe, India and to Singapore.
  2. It’s famous for being one of the most popular songs whose words people don’t know!

So let’s solve several mysteries: Why do we sing Auld Lang Syne on New Year’s Eve, what on earth *are* the lyrics and equally as important – what do they mean? Continue reading →

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Why do we have the New Year’s Kiss?

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Lior
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You’re at a New Year’s Eve Party about to ring in the New Year. It’s almost midnight. You look around for who you’ll be kissing at midnight… but wait! Why do we have this tradition of kissing someone at midnight anyway? Continue reading →

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Why do I love dragons?

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Lior

I believe that you are drawn to liking things that symbolize parts of yourself.

So what does a love of dragons say about you? Continue reading →

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Why do I love castles?

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Lior

I believe that you are drawn to liking things that symbolize parts of yourself.

So what does a love of castles say about you? Continue reading →

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Why do I love butterflies?

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Lior

I believe that you are drawn to collecting things that symbolize parts of yourself.

So what does collecting butterflies say about you? Continue reading →

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Why do I collect birds?

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Lior

I believe that you are drawn to collecting things that symbolize parts of yourself.

So what does collecting birds say about you? Continue reading →

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