Archives for: Professor Hallux

Why does poo smell?

Why does poo smell?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say: The easy answer is that it’s because of the huge amount of...

Why is snot sometimes green?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say: Noses are pretty grubby places. Almost anything could get sniffed...

What makes bruises go funny colours?

What makes bruises go funny colours?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say: Ouch!  That’s going to leave a bruise!  If you’ve had one...

Belly Buttons: Why do some people have innies and some have outies?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say: Do you know which sort you have? An β€œinnie” goes in and is like...

What are eyebrows for?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say: Wiggling of course! Well, that’s what I do with them! Only...

Why do men have nipples?

Why do men have nipples?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say: To find the answer we need to go back to before you’re even...

Why do we have two nostrils?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say: That’s a fantastic question! And like most things about the human...

Why is there a difference between boys and girls?

Why is there a difference between boys and girls?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say: WOW – that’s a big question today!  Despite what you may...

Why does sick always have carrots in?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say: We all like finding out the answer to curious conundrums like these...

Why does skin go wrinkly in the bath?

Here's what Professor Hallux has to say: It’s certainly a weird one but scientists have come up with a few...

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