Category: Engineering

How many people visit the Globe Theater? By 1600 London theatres, like the Globe, could take up to 3000 people for the most popular plays. With several theatres offering plays most afternoons, this meant between 10,000 and 20,000 people a week going to London theatres. Who visited the Globe Theatre? Who came to the theatres? […]

Why does water taste bad when you leave it out overnight? As temperature increases, solubility increases. All of this means that different types of gases are dissolving in your water overnight. The amount of carbon dioxide that dissolves increases the acidity (or lowers the pH) of your water which explains the weird different taste of […]

How do you calculate the cross sectional area of a pipe? The cross sectional area of a pipe is the same as the area of a circle. The formula would be A= pi times radius squared. If you have a 6″ pipe, then your radius will be 3″. How do you calculate inner diameter from […]

What fruit season is it in Japan? Fruit hunting seasons: cherries – early to late June, peaches – June to August, grapes – August to September, apple – September to November. Why is Japanese fruit so expensive? In Japan, it is common to give fruit on special occasions just like how people exchange wines in […]

What is a wine aerator pourer? A bottle stopper or wine pourer aerator is a wine aerator that’s fitted onto an open bottle of wine, like a speed pourer on a liquor bottle. When the stopper is fitted into the open wine bottle and wine is poured, it runs through the aerator and out into […]

What does it mean to reduce your carbon foot print? Reducing your carbon footprint at home typically means consuming less energy. It includes running high-efficiency Energy Star appliances, unplugging electronics when they’re not in use, heating and cooling your home efficiently, using Energy Star-approved lightbulbs and using hot water efficiently. Why is it important for […]

What is Bank of China Swift code? BKCHCNBJ110 Who controls the Bank of China? the Chinese government Is BOC state owned? The Bank of China (Chinese: 中国银行; pinyin: Zhōngguó Yínháng; often abbreviated as 中行 or BOC) is one of the four biggest state-owned commercial banks in China….Bank of China. Bank of China Headquarters, Beijing, China. […]

Do pumpkins ripen faster on or off the vine? Ideally, pumpkins should be harvested when fully mature, with a deep orange color and hardened rind. However, as long as pumpkins have started to turn color, they will ripen off the vine if held under the proper conditions. Will pumpkins continue to get orange after picking? […]

What is the flat kitchen utensil called? A turner has a broad, flat head attached to a handle. As the name implies, a turner is used to turn or flip things. For example, you flip burgers on the grill with a turner that is often called a spatula. Because these tools are so often used […]

How many fans will be allowed at Colts games? INDIANAPOLIS — Attendance will again be limited to 10,000 fans at the Indianapolis Colts’ final home game of the regular season. The team announced the attendance cap Thursday for the Jan. 3 game against AFC South rival Jacksonville Jaguars. Can you go to a Colts game? […]