Category: Engineering

What kind of computer does the FBI use? “I asked him about that, and he told us that many of the computer security folks back at FBI HQ use Macs running OS X, since those machines can do just about anything: run software for Mac, Unix, or Windows, using either a GUI or the command […]

How much does it cost to live in Lake Chapala? In Chapala, expect to pay rent of $500 to $850 a month for a comfortable two-bedroom, two-bath house. Similar properties in Ajijic may cost an additional $100 or more per month. Is Lake Chapala a good place to live? The Lake Chapala area is so […]

What happens if 3rd world war happens? Most likely, millions of people would die, and the Earth would take decades, if not centuries, to recover – especially with some of the weapons and tools countries would be using in todays age. Soldiers on the ground might have exoskeletons. Was there a World War 0? Wars […]

Does anything eat carp? One big limitation of native predators is that most are unable to eat adult Asian carp. After all, it takes a fish with a very big mouth to swallow a 20-30 inch long carp. Tad Locher and James Lamer of WIU looked for a situation where a large predatory fish might […]

What lives in the water of the Amazon? River life The Amazon River dolphin is the largest species of river dolphin in the world; its color changes with age from gray to pink to white. The giant otter and the Amazonian manatee also live in these tropical waters. How many animals live in the Amazon […]

How do I know if my AC pump is bad? Four Signs Your Car’s AC Compressor Is Going Bad Odd Sounds. You might hear some strange noises when you flip on your vehicle’s air conditioner and if you do, it’s probably the compressor. Hot Air. The whole point of turning on your vehicle’s AC is […]

What was a pound worth in 1938? Why a pound today is worth only 1% of a pound in 1938 £100 in 1938 is equivalent in purchasing power to about £6,904.47 today, an increase of £6,804.47 over 83 years. The pound had an average inflation rate of 5.23% per year between 1938 and today, producing […]

Is German Spitz a pure breed? The German Spitz is fully recognized by the United Kennel Club, where it is part of the Northern Breeds group. The breed is also recognized by the international kennel club Fédération Cynologique International. How long does a German Spitz live for? 13 – 15 years How much does a […]

Does barley contain purines? Plenty of starchy carbohydrates These may include rice, potatoes, pasta, bread, couscous, quinoa, barley or oats, and should be included at each meal time. These foods contain only small amounts of purines, so these along with fruit and vegetables should make up the basis of your meals. Is Barley good to […]

Is sedition free speech? The Brandenburg v. Ohio U.S. Supreme Court decision maintains that seditious speech—including speech that constitutes an incitement to violence—is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution as long as it does not indicate an “imminent” threat. What was the result of the Sedition Act? As a result, a […]