Why Do Men Leave The Toilete Seat Up Flashcards
What are the sensations felt before succumbing to death by bloodloss?
Weakness Thirst Anxiety Dizziness Confusion
Who are thanatologists?
People whose careers revolve around thinking about death.
How long after decapitation are you alive?
7 seconds before the brains oxygen is used up
Can you really starve a fever and feed a cold?
It isn’t exactly medically sound advice.
Why do fevers cause a loss of appetite?
Because your body diverts the energy that would have gone to digestion to fight the fever.
The earliest condom found dates back to when?
1640
What were the first condoms made of?
Sheep intestines.
We know that the Northern lights are called Aurora Borealis. So, what than is the name attributed to the Southern lights?
Aurora Australis.
Why are the southern lights never referenced like the ubiquitous Northern lights?
Because the viewing area for this spectacle is mostly unpopulated.
What key chemical do our stomachs use to break down food?
What industrial purposes is this chemical used for
Hydrochloric acid.
Processing steel, leather
Make household cleaning products
What protects our stomachs from the highly corrosive chemical used to break down our food?
Mucus secreted protects the stomach lining.
On what scale is acid strength measured on?
pH scale
which ranges from 0-14
On the acid strength scale, where is hydrochloric acid?
The pH level of hydrochloric acid is 1.
Making it one of the most potent acids in existence.
What acid is found in Coca-Cola and whats its rating on the acidity scale?
Phosphoric acid
2.5 ( less than your stomachs hydrochloric acid).
Which zoo once hosted a human exhibit and in what year?
The Bronx Zoo
1906
