Description : I'm curious why my dog often sees his own reflection in a large glass door and barks at himself as if there is another dog outside, but when I have him sit in front of a full-length mirror he never reacts to his own reflection?
Last Answer : I think the difference is that the dog in the glass is outside the boundary of the den—your house—and thus is not recognized as himself. Therefore, barking.
Description : Kids are curious and often cruel, we know this. If you had a child of mixed ethnicity, a non-anglo looking child, would you counsel them in ways to answer questions others have about, "what are you- where are you from?"?
Last Answer : My mom had me say, “I’m human. What are you?” when I was too little to think of my own answer.
Description : Scientifically speaking, where would heaven be? (DETAILS )
Last Answer : answer:Did you not know the prophecy foretold by Sister Belinda of Carlisle? Ooh baby do you know what that’s worth Ooh heaven is a place on earth… Yeah…i’ll get my coat.
Description : Scientifically speaking, how much longer could the human race survive before extinction?
Last Answer : How would anyone come up with a “scientific” answer to such a question? You can dial up a psychic or consult your dog, and an opinion from either would be equally probable.
Description : A universe within a universe, is it scientifically possible?
Last Answer : That is the brane part of M-Theory, in which our universe is just one of countless branes floating around in an 11 dimensional hyperverse. In fact, a collision with another brane is speculated to be the cause of the big bang in our universe.
Description : Scientifically or genetically speaking, is it possible to gain "super/powers"?
Last Answer : None of the super powers depicted in comic book superheroes are realistic or even physically plausible, other than exceptional strength and speed such as we see in acrobatic athletes. No amount of genetic ... will give you x-ray vision, make you invisible, able to leap tall buildings, or fly.
Description : Scientifically, will blood-baths make you even more beautiful?
Last Answer : Got any links?
Description : Can you scientifically rule out sentient extraterrestrials?
Last Answer : Have you heard of the Drake equation? I think you’d find it interesting.
Description : What animals, other than humans, do we know (scientifically) have language?
Last Answer : Depends on how you define language. Back in ye olde days when I took cognitive neuroscience in college, there was some amount of controversy. Is a bird’s warning call language? What about the honeybee dance?
Description : Scientifically and biologically, how does caffeine alleviate certain kinds of headaches?
Last Answer : Caffine opens blood vessels, allowing more blood flow.
Description : Has there ever been a sci-fi story based in a world with a scientifically provable god?
Last Answer : good idea!
Description : Hopw would you scientifically prove the age of a creationist's universe?
Last Answer : I don’t think creationism is falsifiable. One can always play “the God card”.
Description : Scientifically, hypothetically, or in plausible fiction, is there any possible fluke of the genetic code or something similar which could cause a person to stop aging?
Last Answer : Death? You will stop aging on the spot when death happens.
Description : What is scientifically sound, "everything in moderation" or "zero is the amount if it's bad for you"?
Last Answer : Ben Franklin quote, “Moderation in all things—including moderation.” I agree.
Description : Are fish oil pills scientifically proven to be beneficial for the heart?
Last Answer : answer:So far, no. Source Fatty fish can help with stroke prevention if you can find untainted fish and safe fishing methods. An excerpt from the article: Evidence does not support a beneficial role ... fish that contain long chain omega-3 fatty acids does appear to decrease the risk of stroke.
Description : Can someone please explain the crystal tears in this video scientifically to me?
Last Answer : answer:After viewing this video, I have come to the conclusion that is not real. Why? If this occured back in 1996, how come the world has not jumped on “the strange occurence”? I only wish someone on Fluther can prove me wrong.
Description : If it were scientifically possible to determine that your unborn child had an 87% chance at becoming a psychopath, but you had the option of genetically correcting it, would you do it?
Last Answer : What are the list of things that could potentially go wrong with the experimental procedure? That would have a lot of weight in my decision.
Description : What hurts your brain, scientifically/philosophically/theologically?
Last Answer : Just thinking about the Universe (stars, black holes, infinity, darkness) trips me out. Then again, I love it!
Description : What do people mean when they refer to a "litmus test" (non-scientifically speaking)?
Last Answer : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litmus_test_(politics) comes from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litmus_test_(chemistry) I think your example is a little flawed, litmus tests are usually administered before something is accepted. It’s basically a test that is either passed or failed.
Description : Is this scientifically/medically possible? My mind is blown, if yes.
Last Answer : But reputable botanists say that was impossible because without LIGHT, the plant could not grow (so it smells like a hoax).
Description : Did you know that there is a scientifically simple explanation why Brits & Aussies & Japanese drive on the "wrong" side of the car/road?
Last Answer : Guess I should move to Australia.
Description : What are many people scientifically in denial about?
Last Answer : The negative impacts of weed.
Description : What are the scientifically proven effects of solar eclipse on human body?
Last Answer : Eye damage is a proven fact if you look directly at the sun during a total solar eclipse or even when a solar eclipse isn't happening. During the solar eclipse, you MUST wear special sunglasses that ... then you will need to put those special glasses back on. Keeping your eyes protected is key here.
Description : If you want to have a scientifically valid sample for a study you are doing?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : What are scientifically valid sample?
Description : What chiropractic programs use scientifically validated curiccula?
Last Answer : Unfortunately, there are no chiropractic programs that use scientifically validated curiccula. Chiropractic medicine is separate from mainstream medicine, and generally not evidence based.
Description : Are there any scientifically proven weight managements pills which do not require a Rx?
Last Answer : The only over-the-counter weight loss supplement approved by the FDA is Alli. When followed properly, using the drug along with a diet plan helps boost weight loss 30-50%.
Description : Is the blood type A positive diet scientifically proven to be effective on improving one's health?
Last Answer : There isn't scientific proof that this diet really can improve a person's health. All individuals can benefit from a well balanced and healthy diet, but it doesn't depend upon their blood type.
Description : Which one of the following organisms is scientifically correctly named, correctly printed according to the International Rules of Nomenclature and correctly described? (a) Musca domestica - the common ... ) E.coli - full name Entamoeba coli, a commonly occurring bacterium in human intestine.
Last Answer : (b) Plasmodium falciparum - a protozoan pathogen causing the most serious type of malaria
Description : Operations Research uses models to help the management in determining its .................... scientifically. a. Policies b. Actions c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : c. Both a and b
Description : The method in which a hypothesis is scientifically tested (a) Biographical method (b) Experimental method (c) Heuristic method (d) Project method
Last Answer : (b) Experimental method
Description : Economics modes are (a) Based on some realistic assumptions ; (b) Based on hypothetical assumptions (c) Scientifically tested ; (d) Based on necessity
Last Answer : (a) Based on some realistic assumptions
Description : Research is not considered ethical if it (A) tries to prove a particular point. (B) does not ensure privacy and anonymity of the respondent. (C) does not investigate the data scientifically. (D) is not of a very high standard.
Last Answer : (B) does not ensure privacy and anonymity of the respondent.
Description : I'm curious , How many people trust or don't trust their boss at work?
Last Answer : I do trust her. She has never lied to me and would never throw me under the bus to save herself. I don’t necessarily like the way she runs the show, but I can trust her to tell me the truth and do the right thing.
Description : I'm taking antibiotics (Anelox) for a gnarly lower respiratory tract infection and I'm having some pretty intense stomach pains/cramps. I'm curious as to how antibiotics work?
Last Answer : How antibiotics work
Description : This is an unusual paragraph. I'm curious how quickly you can find out what is so unusual about it? It looks so plain you would think nothing was wrong with it! In fact, nothing is wrong with it! It is ... But if you work at it a bit, you might find out! Try to do so without any coaching! -Riddles
Last Answer : The entire paragraph has no ' e '
Description : Michael was having dinner with his family on the occasion of Christmas. When it was the time for 0 studied concepts. dessert, Michael became curious. When he saw that the dessert was plum pudding, he ... of the model discussed here. 1 13.4 Give one drawback of the atomic model . -Science
Last Answer : 13.1 Correlation of the plum pudding with what Michael studied in his chemistry class is as follows:- In chemistry class, Michael studied the model of atom proposed by J.J. Thomson- "plum pudding ... of the atom as how a positive charge sphere can hold negatively charged electrons in an atom.
Description : So. I'm still alive, and would love to try to answer any questions about my absence. If there's anyone,who is curious, about what I have experienced...
Last Answer : I don’t have questions, but I hope this is something you will recover from. It just sucks hugely to be very sick.
Description : Just curious: does anyone here besides me have a realistic model of a human skull in their house?
Last Answer : No, I don’t even know where to get one. Why do you have it?
Description : In regard to recent Presidential elections, isn't it curious how conservative hopefuls so closely emulate the traits driving the business of "professional" wrestling?
Last Answer : Well, actually, Donald Trump has been involved with WWF/E several times over the past couple of decades*...
Description : Just curious if anyone else has ever had symptoms like these?
Last Answer : On behalf of other 65 year old geezers, I am insulted by your comments.
Description : I'm curious. What would you estimate to be the average price for a 12 pack of Coca Cola where you live? Include the recycling fee if any.
Last Answer : $4 for a 12 pack of any of the Coke products (suburban Atlanta) at Kroger.
Description : Does anyone know the origins of the curious word xenophobia?
Last Answer : According to the dictionary, it comes from the Greek words xeno, meaning strange or foreigner plus phobia. The date for the origin is given as around 1884, when it was used to be synonymous with ... must have been the creation of some academic. Who else would create a word with xeno in it?
Description : What is the most interesting/curious/unusual thing you've ever seen while out driving?
Last Answer : Probably not unusual for people in paradise California, but I saw a whale while driving along the Pacific Coast Highway. Not long after that, I saw a mountain lion while driving near Big Sur. Again, probably a common occurrence for people on the west coast. But quite the novelty for me.
Description : What's the one thing that you're most curious about China? And I'll try to answer :)
Last Answer : Why do they smoke so much?
Description : Are most people this curious?
Last Answer : Curiosity is the product of a healthy intellect, go for it @8magnum8, if you verbalise your curiosity and it annoys someone don’t be put off, I would consider it very unnatural to not feel curious about life’s mysteries.
Description : Curious about the old fashioned movie style of detonating explosives.
Last Answer : answer:Randomly looked around, Wiki is being shit as per usual, so I dug deeper. Here’s a message board where some people explain this. So it’s called a plunger. I am not confirming anything on the accuracy of what is said there. Made for some inneressin’ readin’ though.
Description : Very curious as why this guy is so mean to me for no reason..?
Last Answer : He seems to be jealous. :) Just ignore him. He will get over it sooner or later. Don’t show that he upsets you, then he gets what he wants. Good luck.
Description : Curious, how many of you read before bed?
Last Answer : answer:I don’t do it in bed, but I read before bed every night. Falling asleep without reading at least a little bit beforehand would be darn near impossible for me. Right now, I’m rereading Under the Dome, but wish I were reading what you’re reading!