Biology
Why is the biology of human beings called botany?
The biology of human beings is not called botany; botany is the study of plants.
Can wind travel faster than the speed of sound?
Yes, wind can travel faster than the speed of sound.
Are two atoms of the same element identical?
No. Two atoms of the same chemical element are typically not identical.
Is it possible to create magnetic waves?
Yes, it is possible to create electromagnetic waves using magnets.
Can a star turn into a planet?
Yes, a star can turn into a planet
Can humans ever directly see a photon?
Yes. In fact, photons are the only things that humans can directly see.
Can it rain fish?
Yes. Although rare, there are numerous instances of fish falling down from the skies.
Can you light diamond on fire?
Yes, diamond can be burned.
Can a fire have a shadow?
Yes, you can form the shadow of a fire
Can gravity form waves?
Yes, gravity can forms waves.
Do blind people dream in visual images?
Yes, blind people do indeed dream in visual images.
Does wasting household water remove it from the water cycle?
No, wasting household water does not ultimately remove that water from the global water cycle, but it does remove it from the portion of the water cycle that is readily accessible and usable by humans.
Can water stay liquid below zero degrees Celsius?
Yes, water can stay liquid below zero degrees Celsius.
Can air make shadows?
Yes, air can indeed make shadows.
Does sound travel faster in space?
No, Sound does not travel at all in space.
Do poppy seeds contain narcotics?
Yes, poppy seeds contain narcotics.
Does the back of a rainbow look the same as its front side?
A rainbow does not have a back side. If you were to walk completely to the other side of the mist cloud that is creating the rainbow and turn around, you would not see a rainbow.
How bad of an alcoholic do you have to be to have your brain affected?
One drink of alcohol is enough to affect your brain, whether you are an alcoholic or a casual social drinker. Alcohol is a psychoactive drug that interferes directly with the normal functioning of many parts of the brain.
Can sound waves generate heat?
Yes, sound waves can generate heat.
What is the color of the sun?
The color of the sun is white.
Is human blood ever any color other than red?
Yes, human blood is green in the deep ocean.
Do I weigh less on the equator than at the North Pole?
Yes, you weigh less on the equator than at the North or South Pole, but the difference is small.
How does tomato juice make skunk smell go away?
Tomato juice does not make skunk odor go away. More specifically, tomato juice does not react chemically with the skunk odor to destroy it.
Can one bit of light bounce off another bit of light?
Yes, one bit of light can bounce off another bit of light, but not directly, and the effect is very rare.
Does the influence of gravity extend out forever?
No. The attractive force called gravity does not extend beyond galaxy groups.