Posts By Hari M

Why does Popcorn pop?

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Why does Popcorn pop? Popcorn belongs to the cereal category of seeds. Ã’šÃ‚ It is comprised of an outer thin and tough covering, called Pericarp, which is a major part of the seed called the endosperm&hellip

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Why does the Earth spin?

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Why does the Earth spin? The people on Earth have the benefit of being exposed to the sun periodically, due to the rotation of Earth.Ã’šÃ‚  The planets and the sun are formed inside the solar&hellip

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Why do Animals hibernate?

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Why do Animals hibernate? Some animals do hide themselves from the adverse conditions of the environment.Especially in winter, compared to the summer and spring seasons, they get less food, as it is very cold outside.&hellip

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Why do Babies cry?

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Why do Babies cry? Babies probably feel that only by crying they can communicate effectively.Ã’šÃ‚ Ãƒ’šÃ‚ Well, what do they communicate? Ã’šÃ‚ The only thing that can be communicated through crying could be discomfort. Ã’šÃ‚ It takes some time&hellip

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Why does Bread grow Mold?

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Why does Bread grow Mold? If we keep bread unused for many days, we can observe a bluish, greenish or blackish substance growing on it. As time passes, the substance grows further. This substance is&hellip

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Why does the Sun shine?

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Why does the Sun shine? It was believed long ago that the Sun shines because of the light emerging from the burnt coal in the Sun.  If that is the case, scientists have calculated that&hellip

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Why does Oil float on Water?

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Why does Oil float on Water? If two liquids with different densities are mixed together, then they get separated based on their densities. Ã’šÃ‚ The one with a lower density will float on the one with&hellip

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Why do Atoms form bonds?

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Why do Atoms form bonds? Every object is made up of atoms of its kind. In the periodic table, we can find many elements with each one having specific characteristic atoms . The number provided&hellip

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Why do Lymph nodes Swell?

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Why do Lymph nodes Swell? Lymph nodes are tiny organs which possess cells that protect the body from disease. When lymph nodes at the jaw are swollen,  it leads to mumps. The diseases that can&hellip

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Why does Water boil?

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Why does water boil? At normal or ordinary temperatures, water evaporates when left in the open air, although very slowly. The vapor formed from it has some pressure which is lower than the surrounding atmospheric&hellip

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Why do Men wear ties?

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Why do men wear ties? Some say that men wear ties as a mark of ego. Some have suggested that wearing a tie will cover up the improperly made, or arranged buttons on the shirt.&hellip

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Why does Saturn have rings?

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Why does Saturn have rings? Saturn is viewed as a more beautiful planet to look at than the other planets. The reason for this is that it has colored rings surrounding it. Colored ringed Saturn&hellip

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Why are Gases compressible?

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Why are gases compressible? The physical properties of solids, liquids and gases differ, because the behaviors of the molecules they consist of differ. Gas molecules are far from each other, without any proper arrangement in&hellip

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Why are Gamma rays dangerous?

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Why are gamma rays dangerous? Gamma radiation results from radioactive atoms. When the ratio of neutrons to protons in the nucleus is not compatible, and the binding energy is not enough to keep the nucleus&hellip

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Why are Dolphins endangered?

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Why are dolphins endangered? Dolphin species are going to become extinct because the ocean is being polluted. Due to lot of human waste dumped into the ocean, the toxic materials of the human waste create&hellip

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Why do Bones pop?

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Why do bones pop? If you put your fingers inside the fingers of the other palm, and turn both the palms back, you can hear a tickling sound. This is due to the knuckles popping.&hellip

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Why does Firefox keep crashing?

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Why does Firefox keep crashing? Firefox is one of the most convenient browsers, as it allows us to accommodate several plug-ins. These accessories make us feel really comfortable with using the browser. Nevertheless, it becomes&hellip

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Why are Glaciers blue?

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Why are glaciers blue? Small ice pieces, as well as snow, looks white, because the sunlight shining onto them gets completely reflected back, and no absorption of light by the ice particles take place. Hence,&hellip

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Why are Energy drinks bad?

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Why are energy drinks bad? Most people seem to have got used to energy drinks. A typical energy drink would comprise of caffeine, Ginseng, vitamin B, lots of sugar, Taurine and other medicinal herbs. It&hellip

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Why do Crystals form?

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Why do Crystals form? Crystals are solids that consist of atoms arranged in a regular and repeated pattern, occupying its original shape. Almost all crystals are of similar shape, except a few. Salt crystals comprising&hellip

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Why do Clouds form?

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Why do Clouds form? Clouds are said to be condensed water vapor in the air, high up in the sky. When we see black clouds in the sky, we all believe that it is going&hellip

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Why is Tomato a fruit?

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Why is tomato a fruit? There are two definitions for a fruit. One is in a botanists’ perspective and the other is a cook’s perspective. A fruit is something that is the natural ‘product’ of&hellip

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Why is Christmas celebrated?

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Why is Christmas celebrated? There are lots of Christmas traditions that are practiced in so many countries all over the world. These traditions can be as diverse as the culture and religious practices of those&hellip

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Why do Coyotes howl?

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Why do Coyotes howl? Archeological evidence shows that coyotes lived in the east. They were largely eliminated later from the region by trapping and shooting. Later, these predators from the west, and those that remained&hellip

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Why does India want Kashmir?

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Why does India want Kashmir? From the day of partition of independent India in 1947, both India and Pakistan have claimed Kashmir. These claims were centered on historical and religious reasons. Two-thirds of the state&hellip

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Why is Gluten bad?

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Why is Gluten bad? It is estimated that 40% of the population is gluten sensitive. Gluten is a special type of protein that is present in wheat, rye and barley. Gluten is not harmful, but&hellip

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Why is Breakfast important?

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Why is breakfast important? Eating breakfast replenishes the glucose in our body, which will be very low in the morning after a long sleep without food. This will provide energy to brain especially, and make&hellip

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Why is the Sky blue?

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Why is the sky blue? The sky appears blue on a clear sunny day. In the evening, the sky slowly turns yellow, red and orange. This happens even in the early morning. But why does&hellip

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Why Haiti is so poor?

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Why Haiti is so poor? On the island of Hispaniola, one-third of the western sector is Haiti, and the other two-thirds on the east is called the Dominican Republic. The island was populated at about&hellip

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