Surprising Science Puzzles

A collection of puzzles drawn from unusual situations that occur in science and nature. How can a battleship float in a few hundred gallons of water? Why does a bird cage weigh the same whether the bird is flying or perching? These puzzles are an infuriating blend of the obvious and the elusive.

What makes ice cubes cloudy? How do shark attacks make airplanes safer? Can a person traveling in a car at the speed of sound still hear the radio? Moreover, would they want to...?
Do you often find yourself pondering life's little conundrums? Have you ever wondered why the ocean is blue? Or why birds don't get electrocuted when perching on high-voltage power lines?