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
Which human being was featured as an exhibit at some zoo?
The African Pygmy, Ota Benga.
Age 23
4’11”
103lbs.
What do migrating birds use to chart their travel?
Visual cues (coastline, rivers, mountain ranges). Geomagnetism
How is the sun a useful tool for some migrating birds?
Track the movement of the sun to ascertain their position.
Homing pigeons use the sun as a compass
How do night flying birds guide themselves to their destinations?
They use the stars.
North Star is a guide.
Where in a bird does there exist small amounts of magnetite and how does it help navigation?
In their heads (small amounts)
Reacts to changes in earths magnetic field.
Resulting in an innate sense of direction.
What other animals besides birds, have small amounts of magnetite inside their heads?
Bats
Salmon.
Scientifically what condition is sleepwalking known as?
Sleep disorder
Parasomnia
What causes sleepwalking?
Researchers aren’t sure.
Why are people warned about waking a sleepwalker?
Why do some people think it could result in death for the sleepwalker?
Indigenous cultures
- Person sleeps, his or her soul
leaves the body. - Wake up a sleepwalker, there
soul is lost forever.
Why are people warned about waking a sleepwalker?
Why do some people think it could result in death for the sleepwalker?
Indigenous cultures
- Person sleeps, his or her soul
leaves the body. - Wake up a sleepwalker, there
soul is lost forever.
How important is it to make sure and drink eight glasses of water a day?
Logic is solid
but apparently not based on scientific fact.
In 2004, which blood type was proven to be more appealing to Mosquitos?
Type O
In 2004, which blood type was proven to be least popular flavor for Mosquitos?
Type A
