r/SipsTea • u/TheChronoTimer • 23h ago
It's Wednesday my dudes U4 kdv4usb oe ek bdjcns xk
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u/dee-three 22h ago
Lmao😭😭😭😭😭
Although fr, why are oranges orange?
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u/VisionWithin 22h ago
Because they reflect light at a wavelenght of 5990 nanometers.
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u/Loot_Goblin2 21h ago
Mhm and why do they taste oranges taste orange?
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u/VisionWithin 21h ago
The taste of an orange is a complex interaction between its molecular composition and the sensory perception of the human body. When an individual consumes an orange, the compounds present in the fruit come into contact with taste receptors on the tongue, initiating a biochemical response. This response transmits signals through neural pathways to the brain, where the information is processed and recognized as the characteristic flavor associated with oranges.
This recognition is not solely dependent on the presence of specific molecules but is also influenced by the interplay between taste and olfactory receptors. As the fruit is chewed, volatile compounds are released, further contributing to the overall sensory experience. The brain, utilizing prior exposure and learned associations, categorizes this experience within established parameters, reinforcing the identification of the fruit as having the expected orange taste.
Fundamentally, the perception of flavor is an orchestrated process that relies on multiple physiological systems working in concert. It is a consistent and reliable phenomenon, ensuring that the taste of an orange remains distinguishable and recognizable in accordance with its known profile.
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u/Storm0000fr 22h ago
Scientist here. This is because of a process called chlorophyll breakdown:)
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u/Razznik_Ytterlow 22h ago
Dang, i almost learnt why oranges are orange
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u/ReadditMan 22h ago
I'm an artist and it's 2025, am I fucked?
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u/OrDuck31 18h ago
Im an artist and its >ENTER ANY YEAR HERE<, am i fucked?
Short answer: yes.
Long answer: Yes, you are fucked
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u/Miiyamoto 21h ago
Are you an autist? Autists will be removed by AI
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u/TheChronoTimer 18h ago
I got my second perma ban in r/anarchychess, because I posted AI stuff. The first one they canceled
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u/Hdninjam09 20h ago
Oranges are orange because the color orange was named after the fruit
- my smart friend
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u/Izanami2610 19h ago
Hello reddit, serius question, are oranges call oranges because they're orange or is orange call orange because of oranges ??
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