The Big Question

Where do birds go in the winter?

Beki Hill — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:29:15 +0000

Here in Canada, winters are pretty cold
I would like to know where do birds go in winter?
do they hibernate? if so where??

I know a few (migratory birds) fly South, but what about the sparrows, finches, etc, etc

Anticipated thanks for your replies

Apis
11 years old

Is the Earth expanding and does the Sun have an orbit?

Beki Hill — Mon, 10 May 2010 12:31:32 +0000

How can people be so sure that the earth is expanding? Also, if the Sun has an orbit what keeps it in its orbit?

How did God come into existence?

Beki Hill — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:35:57 +0000

I am a hardcore Christian, and since I don’t believe in the universe being created by the big bang, I believe it was created by God.
But, if it says in the bible that God has no beginning and no end, but He would HAVE to be either ‘created’ or come into existence SOMEHOW. How can you best explain this?
Also, if He created the universe and all that came with it, would that mean He would have created time itself? Well, if THAT’S true, then what came before time? Pure nothingness? But then how would God have MADE time if there WAS no time in the first place? No time means no movement or creation, right?
And if all of the aforementioned is true/somewhat true, how was God himself created if he created time, even though he had no beginning or no end? I mean, He had to have been brought into existence SOMEHOW, as everything must, otherwise it simply… Doesn’t exist.

Asked by John

I hope you can understand all of that, I ask this question because it’s just too much for my brain to comprehend.

Why do animals and humans eat different foods?

Beki Hill — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:55:10 +0000

Why is it that some foods for humans aren’t good for other mamals and animals?

Andrew Ford

Would you collect more rain on the windscreen of your car if you were moving or if you were still?

Beki Hill — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:50:42 +0000

Would you collect more rain on the windscreen of your car if you were moving or if you were still?

Andrew Ford

Could you swim under Australia?

Beki Hill — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:31:45 +0000

Is it possible to swim under Australia? I mean islands are not connected to the core of the earth so you could actually swim under them. Well it isn’t possible because islands are like upside down mountains but…
Basically, is Australia attached to the core like all other countries or is it an actual island? So just say we could swim under islands because they arent attached to the core, would we be able to swim under Australia?

(I know it is a stupid question but I have to do a project and I am supposed to research about a question that has been on your mind lately. So if you dont mind I would really appreciate it if you could answer my question. Thank you!!)

Sian Graham
5-14
Australia

Is there a limit to how fast a man can ever run?

Beki Hill — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:35:37 +0000

Given that Olympic World Records are constantly being beaten, is there actually a limit as to how fast a man can ever run?

Paul Warner

How does a helium balloon’s flight compare to a plane’s?

Beki Hill — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:34:24 +0000

If you were travelling in an aeroplane at say 500mph at 25,000 feet, and next to you was a small floating balloon of helium which was in mid air and not touching anything (and assuming nothing interfered with the balloon) would the balloon remain next to you throughout the journey or would it end up hitting the back of the plane?

Richard

Is there a tangible thing called ‘information’?

Beki Hill — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:16:47 +0000

Hi,

I’m no scientist but I’m very interested in big questions. The one that I’m currently pondering is the origin of life. From what I’ve read already scientists seem to hide behind a rather vague and non-descript reference to the role of information. But what is information? In the way scientists refer to it, it is not simply something that can be interpreted by our brains. Is there a tangible thing called information? And if so what is it? And does it have mass? (the last question I need to know for a science fiction novel I’m writing).

Thanks,
Rob

How potent is stomach acid?

Beki Hill — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:15:15 +0000

How potent is stomach acid? If it’s really acidic, why doesn’t it burn through your stomach and intestines? And why doesn’t it burn, say, the floor, if you throw up? What CAN stomach acid burn through? Can it be compared with any other acid? How is it produced?

Anna, 15-24