Why is it that the Academies of Shammai and Hillel have contradictory opinions in most of the verses? It's almost as if one is waiting for the other to give a contradictory opinion.
Take, for example, Shabbat 1:6:
Bet Shammai says, One may not put bundles of flax into the oven, unless they will be steamed during the day; nor wool into the kettle, unless it will absorb the appearance. But Bet Hillel permits it. Bet Shammai says, One may not spread nets for animals, birds or fish, unless they ensnare during the day; Bet Hillel permits.
According to one count there are 316 disputes that involve them.
And why are the opinions of Beit Shammai not widely followed, although their rulings seem to appear more orthodox?
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