Why does the ocean smell like fish? The problem, or stink, arises when fish are killed and bacteria and fish enzymes convert TMAO into trimethylamine (TMA), which gives off the characteristic fishy odor. This chemical is especially common in the flesh of cold-water surface-dwelling fish like cod. Can humans smell better than sharks? To put […]
Are hurricanes common in Ecuador?
Are hurricanes common in Ecuador? The fact that Ecuador does not experience hurricanes makes it even more appealing for investment or retirement, especially when compared to other Latin American countries like Panama, Costa Rica, or Mexico. These other countries are exposed to hurricanes that pass through Hurricane Alley. Why are there no hurricanes in South […]
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What does a FHA home inspector look for? An FHA inspection is an in-depth analysis of the home. It is looking for structural issues, hazards, and makes sure the home is in good livable condition while meeting the FHA minimum property standards. The FHA inspection also verifies the true market value of the home. How […]
What are the uses of converging and diverging lenses?
What are the uses of converging and diverging lenses? Cameras utilize converging lenses not only to focus an image but also to magnify it. Most camera lenses consist of a converging lens followed by an diverging lens followed by a second converging lens. The first lens controls the magnification level of the image by moving […]
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What is Lehigh virus? Overview. The Lehigh virus, discovered in 1987 at Lehigh University, attacked IBM PCs and compatibles. It infected PC operating systems and copied itself onto diskettes inserted into the machines. It was programmed to infect four disks and then to destroy the computer’s file system. What is the most dangerous computer virus […]