Why Is It?

Mad Cow Milk

April 2, 2002

Can mad cow disease be transmitted through milk? (no, tests show prions aren't found in milk)

March 26, 2002

Why are tunnels always tiled? (easier to clean because soot doesn't penetrate the glazing)

March 19, 2002

Why do I get a shock when I get in my car? (static charge builds up and conducts through you)

March 12, 2002

Does castor oil induce labor? (yes, for first-time mothers)

March 7, 2002

How does conditioner detangle hair? (it coats the hair shaft, smoothing down the cuticle)

March 5, 2002

Why are leeches used in modern medicine? (as an artificial vein from amputations)

February 28, 2002

Why is it easier for us to doze off while watching TV when we get older? (b/c as we get older, it's …

February 26, 2002

ÒWhy do we lose our hair? I'm a woman and I'm losing mine. I know it's mostly for men, but …

February 21, 2002

I was wondering if you can be woken up by a strong smell? (yes, by some strong smells)

February 5, 2002

Why do you feel sleepy after eating a big meal? (The comfort unmasks underlying sleepiness.)