Isn't it obvious that we need them and to keep both pro and against happy we should simply build hydraulic wind turbines that can be retracted into their shells when there isn't any wind so that the...
Can you please complete this 2 minute brainteaser. It is interesting. I need 500 responses for my college thesis! Your help would be greatly appreciated! Here is the link:...
This is quite interesting: Count every "F" in the following text: FINISHED FILES ARE THE RE SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTI FIC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS..... How many do you get?...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2290842/US-Drones-bombing-Africa-operated-RAF-bases-heart-Lincolnshire-countryside.html Should we still be prepared to act as America's aircraft carrier, or is...
So I've just read on the UKSA website that the UKSA itself and members of the UK Space Industry are going to have a 6-month 'customer-driven' study as to whether or not the UK should have it's own...
Two lovely old ladies just knocked on my door. I didn't want to answer, as I knew who they were, but in my quest of 'being a better person' (and the fact it is raining!) I answered. I told them I...
I'm a believer in science and all that it has brought to mankind. Though, unlike my entire maternal family, I share no faith with them. Christianity (respectfully) in my humble opinion, is a theocracy...
Years ago railway lines were made up of 60ft lengths with a small gap to allow for expansion, however all that changed when they started welding lines together. How was the expansion problem solved,...
I've been aware of string theory for many moon cycles now but only today decided to research it online to better educate myself. A couple of things intrigue me, like: - What is the string fabricated...
Following on from honey dip question I have box of powerful permanent magnets which are 60 odd years old and appear as strong as ever.
I wonder what they will be like in another 60 odd years....
Ok so someone pleaaaaaaaase tell my maths is wrong. We appear to be using 200 units of electricity per day (we don't have any gas supply so all heating showed etc are electric) My rate per unit is...
A. individual freedom had to be limited
B. business must be granted a free rein
C. government had to be less powerful
D. income taxes must be reduced...
My Bosch dishwasher has decided to stop filling with water. I've checked all the pipes and everything appears to be in order. My next step seems to be calling in a repairman. I've received one quote...
We've used Central, Kwik Fit and STS Pro. Not happy with any of them as they ALWAYs tell you you need all four tyres replacing when you only went in for one tyre, or that you need new brake discs when...
With the number of different brands of engine oil available on the market is there really that much difference between say Castrol and a own brand like Halfords?