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WHY does your hair turn white when you get older❓ ✅ As we get older, the pigment cells in our hair follicles gradually die. When there are fewer pigment cells in a hair follicle, that strand of hair will no longer contain as much melanin and will become a more transparent color like gray, silver, or white as it grows. . . . Follow @factopedia_in for more...

WHY do muslim women wear a hijab ❓ ✅ It's generally believed that a woman's beauty lies in her hair too. So hijab means "to cover". It's used to cover the hair and with that, it also covers the neck and the chest. Hijab is very special to many Muslim women because it represents modesty, privacy and morality. It goes back to Muhammad, Islam's most important prophet. Muhammad asked his wives to wear hijab to set them apart from others. It was meant to indicate their special status.There are some more reasons why Muslim women wear hijab other than religious one's. Some see it as a sign of entering into adulthood, some wear the hijab because it gives them a Muslim identity. . . . Follow @factopedia_in for more...

WHY do we need only oxygen to breathe,not any other gas❓ ✅ We inhale all the gases (Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen and other gases) present in the atmosphere. When this mixture of gases reaches our lungs, alveoli (a type of flexible bag in the lungs), where the impure blood (with Carbon dioxide/CO2) exchanges its CO2 with Oxygen /02 from the mixture of gases, what we inhaled. The Red Blood Cells (RBC) has the capacity to absorb only oxygen only, which is very much required to convert the stored carbohydrate and fat into energy in the muscles. The RBC has the haemoglobin, which is responsible for selectively absorbing 02 for this mixture of gases. Oxygen has higher electron affinity (the energy released when electron is added to neutral atom). Person suffering from anaemia (lack of haemoglobin in the RBC) has less capacity to trap 02 from the mixture of gas, he/she inhaled. . . . Follow @factopedia_in for more...

WHY does a log not sink in water❓ ✅ The secret of this phenomenon is that the density of a tree is less than that of water. Density is the ratio of the mass of a physical body to its volume. The density of water is one (1 g/cm3) and the density of most types of trees is less than 1. . . . Follow @factopedia_in for more...

WHY are priests called father❓ ✅ In the early church, members of the clergy generally did not have standard titles. However, an accepted way to address bishops was “papa” or “pappa,” which referred to the role of the bishops as father figures. This name eventually became associated solely with the Bishop of Rome. The highest title in the Catholic Church, that of “Pope,” is derived from those early titles. By the late Middle Ages, priests belonging to various religious orders were called father. This practice has persisted to modern times, as priests are customarily called father today. Aside from the name itself, priests are referred to as father for multiple reasons: as a sign of respect and because they act as spiritual leaders in our lives. . . . Follow @factopedia_in for more...

WHY do we get goosebumps ❓ ✅ Everybody probably knows this feeling☝🏻 Well, it's a feature we inherited from our primate ancestors: remember how their fur rises. It's caused by the contraction of the muscles that lift the hair. Humans, as well, have preserved them, though we cannot raise the "hair up" any more. Such residual, "unnecessary" mechanisms or even organs are called rudiments📌 . . . Follow @factopedia_in for more...

WHY braces are so expensive❓ ✅ There are various factors involved in determining the cost of braces. #Complexity Depending on the amount of correction you need and the complexity of your case the cost will be determined. You have to visit your dentist periodically for a longer time, hence you have to pay more. #Preparation A minor procedure like an x-ray, Bite guard before treatment adds up the cost. Post-treatment comprises of retainer which is used to retain teeth's alignment once braces are removed. The retainer prevents teeth from e getting back to their previous position. #Location In some places, the average braces price may be higher than others because the cost of living is higher. Experience of dentist and material of braces also affect the cost of braces. Braces aren't as simple as they look. . . . Follow @factopedia_in for more...

Why flowers are offered during puja❓ ✅ It is a common belief that flowers give happiness to Gods and if you wish to please God, offering flowers may help. Flowers are one of the most beautiful creations in the world. By offering flowers, you can show your utmost devotion and love to your deity. The fragrance of the flowers lends a positive and aesthetic vibe to the place of worship. It helps in attracting positive energy and creating an ideal environment for prayer and worshipping. The word ‘puja’ is made from two syllables ‘pu’ means flowers and ‘ja’ means chanting and water. Therefore, the word or prayer denotes offering of flowers. . . . Follow @factopedia_in for more...

WHY do we yawn❓ ✅ Human body has it's own ways of communicating to you.Yawning is one such way.Yawning is body's way telling you that you are running out of oxygen. We don't breath as deeply as we should when we are bored or tired. Yawning helps bring a burst of fresh oxygen into the blood.Yawning is therefore an involuntary reflex. . . . Follow @factopedia_in for more...

WHY do we fart❓ ✅ Flatulence and flatus are medical terms for what is commonly known as farting.In fact, according to some research, the average person passes gas about 12–25 times a day The body produces intestinal gas as part of the process of digestion. Once this gas is inside the body, it needs to be released somehow. It is usually expelled through the anus as flatulence or out of the mouth as a burp. . . . Follow @factopedia_in for more...