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Author: Alski

Electric cars being charged
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Are electric cars better for the environment?

21st July 202221st July 2022 Alski

SHORT ANSWER Yes LONG ANSWER Still yes, but not every aspect of electric cars is “green”. First, the good news:

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A flamingo wading in shallow water
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Why are flamingos pink?

19th July 202219th July 2022 Alski Animals, Birds, Flamingos

SHORT ANSWER Because their diet is full of carotenoids. FULL STORY Carotenoids are found in various foods, including carrots and

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People & places 

How are you supposed to behave if you meet the Queen?

28th July 201718th July 2022 Alski Queen Elizabeth, Royal Family, The Queen

SHORT ANSWER There are no formal rules, but a bow, a curtsy or a handshake are all traditional. FULL STORY

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Cold shower
Science 

What cools you down faster: cold shower or warm shower?

30th May 201725th July 2022 Alski Exercise

SHORT ANSWER Warm shower. FULL STORY “That’s stupid!” we hear you cry – but there’s a difference between core temperature

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Gold bars
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Do banknotes represent gold?

6th August 201630th May 2017 Alski Gold, Money

SHORT ANSWER No. LONG ANSWER If you’re lucky enough to have a banknote, take a look at it. You’ll see

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Marcus Aurelius
People & places 

Was Marcus Aurelius murdered by his son?

5th April 201625th July 2022 Alski Gladiator, History

SHORT ANSWER Probably not. FULL STORY If, like most modern humans, you get your historical knowledge from Ridley Scott films,

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Coffee caffeine
Science 

How does caffeine work?

29th January 201628th July 2017 Alski Coffee, Tea

SHORT ANSWER Caffeine blocks a sleep-promoting chemical and breaks into three molecules which stimulate your brain and body. FULL STORY Caffeine is

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Where is the happiest place on Earth?
People & places 

Where is the happiest place on Earth?

21st January 20166th August 2016 Alski Happiness

SHORT ANSWER Probably not Disneyland. Possibly Switzerland, Iceland, Denmark or Norway. Or maybe “in love” – although it’s hard to

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Bloodshot eye
Science 

Why do eyes go bloodshot when you’re tired?

27th October 20155th April 2016 Alski Eyes, Health

SHORT ANSWER Because your eyes get dry, causing irritation and redness. FULL STORY Human eyes are usually covered with a

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Drive me bananas
Words 

Why does my wife drive me bananas and not apples?

14th October 201522nd October 2015 Alski Bananas

SHORT ANSWER The origin of the term “drive me bananas” is unknown – but our favourite theory is that it

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