Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:12 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:12:04 GMT
Today's Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Lynn and Javid Elahi. They want to know, "Why are birds, specifically cardinals, so interested in trying to get into our house from outside windows? Everyday my husband and I watch as a male or female cardinal fly into our windows repeatedly, as if they are trying to get in. Perhaps they are seeing their reflection, or are territorial and want to deter other birds from their territory."
Today's Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Lynn and Javid Elahi. They want to know, "Why are birds, specifically cardinals, so interested in trying to get into our house from outside windows? Everyday my husband and I watch as a male or female cardinal fly into our windows repeatedly, as if they are trying to get in. Perhaps they are seeing their reflection, or are territorial and want to deter other birds from their territory."
Monday, June 17 2013 8:04 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:04:11 GMT
Today’s Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Cindy. She says she was looking up at the weather and noticed the moon was “a waxing gibbous,” what does that mean, and where did the words come from?
Today’s Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Cindy. She says she was looking up at the weather and noticed the moon was “a waxing gibbous,” what does that mean, and where did the words come from?
Friday, June 14 2013 11:08 AM EDT2013-06-14 15:08:40 GMT
Today's Ask Tony and Tucker questions comes from a person who wishes to remain anonymous. "I was just watching the sports segment. One of the players uniforms was filthy from sliding. It got me to wondering, I have a heck of a time trying to keep my kids uniforms clean. How do the professional baseball teams do it?"
Today's Ask Tony and Tucker questions comes from a person who wishes to remain anonymous. "I was just watching the sports segment. One of the players uniforms was filthy from sliding. It got me to wondering, I have a heck of a time trying to keep my kids uniforms clean. How do the professional baseball teams do it?"
Thursday, June 13 2013 9:03 AM EDT2013-06-13 13:03:46 GMT
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Kerri Pettway in Greenbelt, Maryland. She wants to know, "How do speed cameras work? If you have one camera on a 3 or 4 lane highway, which car does it know to catch if you have two or more cars going over the speed limit? Or Does it catch them all? Or does it catch the car closest to the camera?
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Kerri Pettway in Greenbelt, Maryland. She wants to know, "How do speed cameras work? If you have one camera on a 3 or 4 lane highway, which car does it know to catch if you have two or more cars going over the speed limit? Or Does it catch them all? Or does it catch the car closest to the camera?
Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:27 AM EDT2013-06-12 12:27:02 GMT
Today's Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Diana Smith. She writes in, "I recently broke two bones in my foot. Older people are telling me that even when my broken bones heal, the bones will ache when the weather is damp. Is there any truth to this theory? What is the impact of damp weather on bones and joints?
Today's Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Diana Smith. She writes in, "I recently broke two bones in my foot. Older people are telling me that even when my broken bones heal, the bones will ache when the weather is damp. Is there any truth to this theory? What is the impact of damp weather on bones and joints?
Tuesday, June 11 2013 8:58 AM EDT2013-06-11 12:58:49 GMT
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Madison. She wants to know, "How do they come up with the name of a tropical storm, and why do they name tropical storms?"
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Madison. She wants to know, "How do they come up with the name of a tropical storm, and why do they name tropical storms?"
Wednesday, June 5 2013 8:20 AM EDT2013-06-05 12:20:51 GMT
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Barbara Carter in Chantilly, Va. She wants to know: "Can dogs get poison ivy? And, if so, can it be passed on to humans?"
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Barbara Carter in Chantilly, Va. She wants to know: "Can dogs get poison ivy? And, if so, can it be passed on to humans?"
Tuesday, June 4 2013 8:34 AM EDT2013-06-04 12:34:05 GMT
Nancy Barone writes "This time of year people start talking about how they got a summer cold and how they are always so much worse than a cold you may get any other time of the year (like winter). So what is the difference, and why are they so much worse?
Nancy Barone writes "This time of year people start talking about how they got a summer cold and how they are always so much worse than a cold you may get any other time of the year (like winter). So what is the difference, and why are they so much worse?
Friday, May 31 2013 9:28 AM EDT2013-05-31 13:28:46 GMT
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Jesse Howard in Northwest DC. Jesse wants to know, "Did you know that a Banana is a berry? I want to know, when did it take the form we know it as now, because it used to have more seeds in it. Why don't we call it a berry anymore?
Our Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Jesse Howard in Northwest DC. Jesse wants to know, "Did you know that a Banana is a berry? I want to know, when did it take the form we know it as now, because it used to have more seeds in it. Why don't we call it a berry anymore?
Thursday, May 30 2013 7:25 AM EDT2013-05-30 11:25:18 GMT
Today's Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Angel Brame in Silver Spring, Maryland.Angel writes in: "I heard all cows are female. If that's the case, how are their babies conceived?"
Today's Ask Tony and Tucker question comes from Angel Brame in Silver Spring, Maryland.Angel writes in: "I heard all cows are female. If that's the case, how are their babies conceived?"
Friday, May 24 2013 9:59 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:59:16 GMT
On our Ask Tony and Tucker, we spoke with Greg Redfern A.K.A "The Sky Guy," about a big show going on in the sky and why this long weekend is a great time to get the best view!
On our Ask Tony and Tucker, we spoke with Greg Redfern A.K.A "The Sky Guy," about a big show going on in the sky and why this long weekend is a great time to get the best view!
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:24 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:24:46 GMT
Our Ask Tony and Tucker Question comes from John Briscoe Junioe from Northeast D.C. His question has to do with a video he sent in featuring a tree in his neighborhood. "This is a tree from my neighborhood. Why does this tree have deep-wrinkled ridges, is it because it's thirsty or does it have a tree disease?"
Our Ask Tony and Tucker Question comes from John Briscoe Junioe from Northeast D.C. His question has to do with a video he sent in featuring a tree in his neighborhood. "This is a tree from my neighborhood. Why does this tree have deep-wrinkled ridges, is it because it's thirsty or does it have a tree disease?"
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:53:09 GMT
Our Ask Tony and Tucker questions comes from Mark Justice in Reston,Va. He wants to know, "why is it that when the air temperature is 70 degrees it feels perfect but a water temperature of the same feels freezing cold?"
Our Ask Tony and Tucker questions comes from Mark Justice in Reston,Va. He wants to know, "why is it that when the air temperature is 70 degrees it feels perfect but a water temperature of the same feels freezing cold?"
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