TellMeWhy

A wonderful and marvelous collection of answers to intriguing questions everyone ask about the world covering almost every subject, from science and history to art, language, mathematics, technology, and homeschooling

why are mortar boards square
TellMeWhy

Why Are Mortar Boards Square?

Why Are Mortar Boards Square? The square academic cap, graduate cap, cap, mortarboard (because of its similarity in appearance to the hawk u

what is carbon-14 dating
TellMeWhy

What Is Carbon-14 Dating?

What Is Carbon-14 Dating? Carbon-14 (a carbon atom with six protons and eight neutrons) is an isotope of normal carbon, which is also known

how does a siphon work
TellMeWhy

How Does a Siphon Work?

How Does a Siphon Work? A siphon is a self-powered pump. Fill a rubber tube with water and pinch the ends to keep the water in. Put one end

what is the jet stream
TellMeWhy

What Is the Jet Stream?

What Is the Jet Stream? Several miles above our heads in the top part of the stratosphere, winds can blow up to 300 miles an hour. These win