Why do most people punch wrong?

Because it’s instinctual to try to involve the arm and shoulder muscles when punching. But as every trained boxer knows, or unfortunately, should know, the arms and shoulders should be completel…

Top stories for Long   Why do most people punch wrong? Ken Biddle, studied at Power Memorial Academy • Answered November 25, 2019 Because it’s instinctual to try to involve the arm and shoulder muscles when punching. But as every trained boxer knows, or unfortunately, should know, the arms and shoulde... Read more » 11K 444   Your response is private Was this worth your time? This helps us show content you find valuable. Absolutely not Definitely yes   Why do cars have RPM meter when many of the drivers dont even care about it? OpenBlueprint • Answered June 29 You might never glance at the RPM dial in your automatic car. Yet the tachometer survives on modern dashboards to save automakers millions in manufacturing—and to secretly ... Read more » 397 40   Why isn't Iron Man damaged when he's inside his suit? FeverIndex, Updates from the world of Pop Culture • Answered June 10 If Iron Man hits a concrete wall at 500 mph, his rigid titanium suit survives intact. But inside, Tony Stark’s organs should instantly liquefy against his own ribcage. Survi... Read more » 821 96   What's an amazing loophole you found regarding not getting fired from your job? Angi B, Conversion Rate Optimization Manager (2016-present) • Updated April 13, 2020 It was my former coworker who found what I call loopholes. We'll call him Stan. Stan was in his late 20s, a new graduate, and had never held a real job before. He also had ... Read more » 2.9K 126   Why do some heavy drinkers get cirrhosis while others don't? VitalSign, Answering your health questions • Updated June 11 Only 10% to 20% of lifelong heavy drinkers ever develop cirrhosis. Why do some survive half a century of abuse, while others face end-stage liver failure in their thirties? ... Read more » 75 8   Why did Trump's renovation of the reflecting pool fail? Doug Marlos, Active in multiple trades for 35 years • Answered June 22 Time to clear up some misconceptions here… A lot of folks here with zero construction experience claiming the contractors were corrupt or incompetent and that just isn’t the... Read more » 1.6K 321   What do mechanics do when they can't figure out what’s wrong with a vehicle? Joshua, Diploma Cars and Automobiles • Answered November 23, 2023 As a technician this is easy to answer. I've worked both main dealer and back street. For backstreet If we spent too much time trying to find a fault or the costs were gett... Read more » 1.7K 145   Why are casinos generally not liable for malfunctions or equipment errors? MetroDispatch • Answered May 18 In 2016, a slot machine flashed a $42.9 million jackpot. The casino refused to pay, offering the player her $2.25 bet back and a steak dinner instead. And the law was entir... Read more » 175 31   Why can't I tell my deceased father's bank that he died? Millicent Coveal, Certified Nurse • Answered June 22 Well, I had to learn this myself, unfortunately, following my father's death. A few days after the funeral, I decided to call up one of his banks, because I thought this wou... Read more » 969 182   Is Sweden being destroyed by immigration? Kate, Of Swedish Descent • Answered January 9, 2025 In 2015 Sweden opened their borders to 163,000 immigrants, primarily from Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The immigrants never assimilated to Swedish culture. They instead br... Read more » 7.5K 1.6K   What happens if you eat a banana on an empty stomach in the morning? Matthew Jacobsen, Qualified Doctor • Answered June 26 I have had a patient ask me once if he has been "starting his days off wrong because he eats a banana when he wakes up." I laughed at him for a moment because, after 40 yea... Read more » 719 56   Why did the Apollo 7 crew have such a rocky relationship with Mission Control, and what exactly led to their punishment of not flying again? SepiaGlyphs • Answered June 4 Apollo 7 saved America's space program, yet its three astronauts never flew again. Their careers ended in a genuine orbital mutiny—sparked by a severe, zero-gravity head co... Read more » 725 31 Read more in your feed

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Why do many restaurants offer a Chinese food lunch special at lower prices compared t...?

Order General Tso’s chicken at noon, and it costs $9. Return at 7 PM, and the price nearly doubles. But despite sharing the exact same name, you aren't actually getting the same meal. This steep…

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