What happens if you take a compass to space? Compasses work using magnetic fields. As you leave the Earth and move into space the magnetic field will get weaker. Even though the field is weaker, the compass can still align with it meaning that a compass on the International Space Station would still be a […]
What is the difference between gasoline powered and electric hybrid cars?
What is the difference between gasoline powered and electric hybrid cars? The main difference between gas and hybrid cars is the way the engine functions. A hybrid car combines a gasoline-powered engine with an electric motor; a traditional vehicle gets its power from the engine only. Which is better hybrid or gasoline cars? The primary […]
What is TAID?
What is TAID? The Welsh words Nain and Taid have been listed in a top 10 of “unusual” names for grandparents. They are very common in north Wales, with Mamgu and Tadcu the south Wales alternatives. But while the survey claims Nain and Taid are unusual, these Welsh words for grandmother and grandfather are used […]
What are Buddhist spiritual leaders called?
What are Buddhist spiritual leaders called? Lama, Tibetan Bla-ma (“superior one”), in Tibetan Buddhism, a spiritual leader. Originally used to translate “guru” (Sanskrit: “venerable one”) and thus applicable only to heads of monasteries or great teachers, the term is now extended out of courtesy to any respected monk or priest. What is a Buddhist teacher […]
Can a V-22 Osprey land like a plane?
Can a V-22 Osprey land like a plane? This versatile craft has been developed for the military by Bell-Boeing aircraft. Through the use of a tilt rotor, the Osprey can take off and land like a helicopter, but convert to a turboprop airplane while in flight. The aircraft’s rotors can fold, and the wings can […]
Can I give my dog half a paracetamol?
Can I give my dog half a paracetamol? Paracetamol is a very popular painkiller in humans, however it can be toxic or fatal in small animals. Dogs are less sensitive to paracetamol than cats. A 20kg dog would need to ingest over seven 500mg tablets in order to suffer toxic effects. In cats, one 250mg […]
Do swim skirts have shorts underneath?
How can your parents see your history?
How can your parents see your history? If you use your parents’ WiFi, yes they can see your history of incognito browsing by using their router’s logging function. If you use incognito mode on your smartphone and browse using mobile Internet, then it depends on whether or not your parents have access to your cell […]
What are the parts of a car motor?
What are the parts of a car motor? Let’s take a look at the main parts of the engine. Engine block. The block is the main part of the engine. Pistons. Pistons pump up and down as the spark plugs fire and the pistons compress the air/fuel mix. Cylinder head. Crankshaft. Camshaft. Valves. Oil pan. […]