Category: Philosophy

Why are tractor tires larger in the rear than in front? The tractors have bigger rear wheels to avoid slipping on the mud surface. Rear tires on a tractor cover larger surface area to distribute the weight equally. Heavy pulling load behind the tractor also produces great pressure on the rear wheels. It is necessary […]

What did things cost in 1870? Wheat per bushel $1.02 Horse, average work horse $150 Flour per barrel $3.00 Horse, good saddle horse $200 Corn per bushel 40 cents . Molasses, gallon 15 cents Saddle $30 Mess pork per barrel $9 cowboy saddle $60 Mess beef per barrel $8 Harness $50 Lard per pound 6 […]

Is Sam Cooke related to Alastair Cook? Early life. He was born Alfred Cooke in Salford, Lancashire, England, the son of Mary Elizabeth (Byrne) and Samuel Cooke. Cooke changed his name to Alistair when he was 22, in 1930. What does Alistair Cook do now? Now retired from international cricket, Cook nevertheless keeps his hand […]

Why did the Toltec empire fall? The collapse of the Toltec Empire is enigmatic. According to legends, the city of Tollan was abandoned because of a civil war; however, other possibilities include agricultural and commercial problems, and overcrowding due to continued immigration. In any case, by 1100 CE the Toltec Empire disintegrated. Did the Toltecs […]

Why do my high beams work but not my headlights? All bulbs are plugged into a socket. Corrosion, a bad ground, or some other issues can damage the sockets and disrupt the power flow to the bulbs. If only the sockets of the low beams are bad, it will cause headlights not working but high […]

Is Pine good for indoor fireplace? Pine is good firewood if you are going to use if for kindling. It makes a great fire-starter, but because of its high sap and resin content, you should consider whether you want to use it exclusively as an indoor firewood. Its a messy wood to work with, but […]

Can you farm salmon on land? In a series of indoor tanks 40 miles south west of Miami, Florida, five million fish are swimming in circles a very long way from home. The facility, called the Bluehouse, opened its first phase last year, and intends to be the world’s largest land-based fish farm. … What […]

What horse is on the Mustang logo? Fun fact: the galloping horse logo is always facing left to distinguish it as a wild horse, not a domesticated racing horse, which faces right. The original logo has red, white and blue stripes behind it, representing the American flag. Was the Ford Mustang named after a horse? […]

Who signs the guest book at a funeral? If you attend the funeral or memorial service, you should sign the guestbook. Depending on the size of the funeral there may be multiple guestbooks, and you should sign only one. As the guestbook is meant to give the family a record of those who attended, it […]

How do geese get food? Most waterfowl eat aquatic plants and animals, but geese gather most of their food on land. Most are vegetarian, grazing on land near fresh water, or feeding on leftover seeds in fields. Geese can tear up grass by gripping clumps in their beaks, and then giving them a sharp tug. […]