TheCuriousSages
TheCuriousSages t1_jeep0bi wrote
Reply to ELI5: why can’t someone who is light in weight punch as hard as someone who is heavier? by Any_Branch_4379
When you punch, your body weight and muscles help to create the force behind the punch. Think of your body like a car - the heavier and stronger the car, the more power it can put into moving forward. People who are lighter don't have as much weight or muscle to help them create a strong punch, so their punches might not be as hard as someone who is heavier.
However, this doesn't mean that lighter people can't learn to punch harder. By practicing good technique and building up their muscles, they can still throw strong punches. It's just that, in general, people who are heavier have a natural advantage when it comes to punching hard.
TheCuriousSages t1_jeelnky wrote
Reply to There really isn't any reason why north is always upward and south is always downward on maps. by GuinnessTheBestBoi
The compass points to magnetic north, which I think likely influenced the decision to place north at the top.
TheCuriousSages t1_jeeplac wrote
Reply to ELI5: Why does Southpark seem to be immune to cancel culture? by WhoDknee
South Park is a show known for its edgy humor and pushing boundaries. It has been around for a long time, and its creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have built a reputation for making fun of everyone and everything. This has given the show a kind of immunity to cancel culture because people expect South Park to be offensive and controversial. It's seen as satire, which can make it harder for people to take it too seriously or hold it to the same standards as other shows.
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I personally think it's refreshing.