Why do wet dogs like to shake themselves dry beside people?
Do dogs shake water on you because they love you too much or want to get back at you 鈥� or are we just imagining things? Readers respond
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In fizzy drinks, why do only larger bubbles oscillate as they rise?
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Why do we groan or say 鈥榦hoo鈥� when we sit or stand up? (continued)
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Why do some people like gambling so much?
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Particles are in constant motion. What propels them?
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Is it better for the planet to read online or in a paper format?
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When you wash a duvet, why does it eat other items in the wash?
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Why do some people struggle to tell left from right (continued)?
New Scientist readers provide further insight into this surprisingly common problem, including a solution from the Guugu Yimithirr people of Australia and another using hay and straw to help soldiers march in step
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When walking, does a person who takes more steps get more exercise?
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How do lichens survive on baking hot roofs?
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Are birds that walk more advanced than those that hop? (continued)
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