Why do we hate vegetables as kids? Toxins in plants taste bitter to discourage us from eating them – children have probably evolved a stronger aversion to bitter tastes to help them learn. Our evolutionary ancestors lived with lots of toxic plants and we evolved a gene that makes the toxins in these plants taste…
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What would happen if you could talk to animals what would you ask them?
What would happen if you could talk to animals what would you ask them? If animals could talk, we would be able to communicate with our pets. An animal that talked could ask for what they need. Your dog could tell you if he wanted to go for a walk, or your cat could tell…
Where did wigs originally come from?
Where did wigs originally come from? Men’s perukes, or periwigs, for the first time since ancient Egypt, came into widespread use in the 17th century, after Louis XIII began wearing one in 1624. By 1665 the wig industry was established in France by the formation of a wigmakers guild. The wig became a distinctive class…
Is it more rewarding to read a book or to watch the movie of that book?
Is it more rewarding to read a book or to watch the movie of that book? According to Quora, you are more likely to get pleasure out of the movie if you don’t read the book. If you watch the movie first, you aren’t going to want to say, “That’s incorrect,” Or, “Why is that…
Why did Thranduil tell Legolas to seek out Strider at the end of The Hobbit?
Why did Thranduil tell Legolas to seek out Strider at the end of The Hobbit? Originally Answered: Why did Thranduil tell Legolas to seek out Strider at the end of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies? Because it was another forced reference to Lord of the Rings that Jackson felt he had to…
Do computer engineers get paid well?
Do computer engineers get paid well? As stated above, computer engineers are in high demand. Median pay of a computer engineer is $102,450 per annum – 106\% higher than the average salary in the U.S. New graduates can expect a salary from $61,000 to $76,000. Median pay for software engineers is $102,280 per annum; new…
Does titrate mean neutralize?
Does titrate mean neutralize? Titration is a process that requires adding one solution to a second solution, which has an unknown concentration, until the reaction neutralizes. It shows you the concentration of the unknown solution. Is neutralization and equivalence point the same? When an acid is neutralized the amount of base added to it must…
How quickly do puppies bond with their owners?
How quickly do puppies bond with their owners? By the start of their second month of life, puppies are developing emotions. And at 6-8 weeks old, they start forming attachments to humans. At this point, they can be separated from their mother and go to their new home. How long does it take for a…
Is it hard to read the Quran?
Is it hard to read the Quran? To answer your question, the Quran is not difficult to understand. If you have a decent and reputable translation, then it is very easy to read and understand, and very important to do so if you are practicing religion. Can we read Quran in bed? You can recite…
Will be there or I will be there?
Will be there or I will be there? “Will be there” is a statement whereas “will there be” is prefix to a question. “Will be there” reflects certainty of action whereas “will there be” reflects uncertainty & doubt. “will there be” is a question that asks whether there will be something there or not. Will…