Big Questions - Page 7 of 10

Why Do Woodpeckers Peck Wood?

Luke Ward

Mar 17, 2021

Did you know that woodpeckers actually mark their territory by pecking?

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What’s The Difference Between an Avenue, Street & Road?

Luke Ward

Mar 17, 2021

In the UK, a Drive is a small private road, while in the US, a Drive is much larger & defined by nearby geographical features.

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What Is The World’s Most Expensive Fruit?

Michelle Gabriel

Mar 17, 2021

Would you believe me if I told you these types of fruit are worth $16,000!?

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Why Are There Cat Islands in Japan?

Becca Marsh

Mar 17, 2021

Cat Island exists because fishermen needed cats to combat mice on their fishing boats.

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Can You Reach The End Of A Rainbow?

Jack De Graaf

Apr 10, 2022

Did you know that a rainbow will always be the same distance away from you, no matter where you are?

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Why Do Camels Have Humps?

Luke Ward

Apr 30, 2021

Did you know that camels humps are not actually filled with water?

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What Does “Sweatshop-Free” Mean?

Lizzie Robinson

Apr 30, 2021

In a study, most people responded saying they would happily pay up to 15% more for sweatshop-free clothing.

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The truth behind why there are so many midges in Scotland

Why Are There So Many Midges In Scotland?

Jack De Graaf

Mar 17, 2021

In Scotland, a brutally cold winter actually means more midges appear in the spring and summer.

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Crazy Reason Behind Pirates Wearing Eyepatches

Why Did Pirates Wear Eye-patches?

Jack De Graaf

Mar 17, 2021

Those trademark pirate eye-patches are nothing to do with a missing eye, but rather to see better in the dark.

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Factoid Vs Factlet – What’s The Difference?

Jack De Graaf

Mar 17, 2021

A "factoid" is a piece of brief or trivial information or news that is false but presented as a fact.

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What Is A Tardigrade?

Dan Lewis

Mar 17, 2021

Over a period of 500 million years, the tardigrade has outlived five mass extinctions.

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The State That Produces The Most Serial Killers

Which State Produces The Most Serial Killers?

Michelle Gabriel

Oct 20, 2022

In general, serial killings are extremely rare. Only 1% of murders in any given year are at the hands of serial killers.

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Why Do Woodpeckers Peck Wood?

What’s The Difference Between an Avenue, Street & Road?

What Is The World’s Most Expensive Fruit?

Why Are There Cat Islands in Japan?

Can You Reach The End Of A Rainbow?

Why Do Camels Have Humps?

What Does “Sweatshop-Free” Mean?

Why Are There So Many Midges In Scotland?

Why Did Pirates Wear Eye-patches?

Factoid Vs Factlet – What’s The Difference?

What Is A Tardigrade?

Which State Produces The Most Serial Killers?

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