Other - Science - May 2007

Just out of curiousity, I made a fire and tossed different items into it jsut to see if and how it would burn. The one thing that really stood out was an old leather handbag. As soon as it hit the flames, it began to shrivel up and twist. The shoulder strap was also leather, and it moved and flopped around as if it were alive and in pain. LOL! I thought maybe it was just something about that handbag. Then I tossed a pair of leather shoes and a leather belt into the fire, and they went berzerk. The belt went crazy twisting and squirming like a snake. It looked somewhat amusing. What could possibly make leather do that?

2007-05-14 04:57:33 · 1 answers · asked by Joe D 1

I'm doing a science project, and my question that I came up with is; can an egg float without it's yolk?

Answer please, and list some sites, resources or reasons why it can/can't.

Thank you.

2007-05-14 03:45:56 · 3 answers · asked by Dc2don 5

It seems to me that the guys (regardless of their background and nationality) who major in maths and computer studies are shy and quiet.and they seem drawn to lively and outgoing girl.

Evidence: Friends and acquaintances :)

2007-05-14 01:16:20 · 3 answers · asked by momma 2

Next year I will be performing one, and i have some very mediocore ideas, I'm looking for something thats not going to cost a fortune, but will still be interesting and fun.

2007-05-14 01:12:40 · 4 answers · asked by -"Sean"- 1

Please tell me, encouragement would be nice. I am starting tertiary studies next year (I'm 18 years old right now) and I don't know where to start. My dream and reason to wake up every morning is to be able to know all that humans have discovered and have come to know. Then I wish to contribute an immense progress to the human knowledge of the sciences.
Please direct me.
Thank you.

2007-05-13 22:52:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

And is this fact often dismissed as it is too politically sensoitive to discuss.
For example- if the US, China and India had the same population levels as they had in 1960's- would their carbon footprint and resource requirements be far more sustainable- even if non-sustainable modes of utilisation were in place?

What about Africa- where millions are totally dependent on food-aid for long-term, multi-generational survival in highly marginal lands?

Devil's advocate question: should we allow nature to take its' course and allow starvation to naturally cull large populations- similarly to what occurs in the wild among kangaroos, or rabbits, lemmings etc for example?

Your thoughts?

2007-05-13 22:27:47 · 15 answers · asked by Yer Acker I be 2

Hey i'm doing a science fair project, and my question that I came up with is; can an egg float without it's yolk?

Answer please, and list some sites, resources or reasons why it can/can't.

Thank you.

2007-05-13 18:58:16 · 2 answers · asked by Dc2don 5

how dose sucking in helium make your voice sound funny?

2007-05-13 17:20:57 · 10 answers · asked by Travis B 1

2007-05-13 16:27:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I noticed that 6 minutes would pass like it'd been six seconds. I noticed that 2 hours would pass by like a few minutes. Is it a mind trick or what?

2007-05-13 12:11:50 · 5 answers · asked by Cecilia 2

6lbs worth of quarters

2007-05-13 08:47:29 · 4 answers · asked by warlock317 1

Why? Why not?
Pleease help.
and also are plastic or paper towels good insulators too?
Why? Why not?
Thanks heaps!!

2007-05-12 23:25:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

In colors there are three basics color so in computer there is possibility of third character?

2007-05-12 20:15:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-12 17:04:07 · 8 answers · asked by juggalokennyd 1

...when watching a skating event on tv? lol

2007-05-12 16:40:31 · 4 answers · asked by cpc26ca 1

Secondly is there a location near the equator where it is in equilibrium. Or theoretically should there be?

2007-05-12 15:52:46 · 6 answers · asked by huntonaldinho 1

Air American has a policy of booking as many as 15 people on an airplane that can only seat 14. Past studies revealed that only 85% of the booked passengers actually arrive for the flight
a) Find the probability that if air america books 15 people for the flight all 15 people will show up, and not enought seats will be available

b) Find the probability that at least one person of the 15 people booked will not show up.

2007-05-12 15:36:03 · 1 answers · asked by katiegirl 3

Thanks for your help.

2007-05-12 08:47:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-12 08:36:59 · 2 answers · asked by Spicy***princess 1

2007-05-12 08:10:15 · 4 answers · asked by Aaron W 1

i didn't think he was a good person, until the pope and mandela spoke so highly of him.............

2007-05-12 07:19:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-12 05:00:57 · 7 answers · asked by Niti 2

2007-05-12 03:29:18 · 6 answers · asked by K.J. 2

Hi,

I would like to know what are the affects/effects of mercury on fish?
And how does mercury get in the water (creeks, rivers, oceans,etc.)?

I would really appreciate if you could help me out and, where possible, give me the source.

Thanks (^_^)

2007-05-12 02:18:35 · 5 answers · asked by ???? 3

2007-05-12 01:11:39 · 8 answers · asked by Char22 1

2007-05-12 00:54:55 · 24 answers · asked by ireland01 2

Please don't crack jokes.

2007-05-11 22:34:14 · 3 answers · asked by sciencelikhita 2

2007-05-11 21:28:58 · 3 answers · asked by Grist 6

The answer must not be just 2or 3 words and it must not be a silly one.It must be quite interesting and informatic.

2007-05-11 21:06:08 · 2 answers · asked by sciencelikhita 2

can we create a robot which is more intelligent than the average human being?

2007-05-11 19:08:24 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous