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Who were the East India Company?
History
The East India Company, founded in 1600, was a dominant global trading corporation with a monopoly o... Read more
When is the smoky season in Chiang Mai?
Travel
The smoky season in Chiang Mai generally spans from late February to early April, coinciding with th... Read more
Origins of "we can neither confirm nor deny"
Politics
The phrase "we can neither confirm nor deny" originated from a CIA response to a FOIA (Freedom of In... Read more
What is the tallest building in the world?
Buildings
The tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It stands at 2... Read more
How High Can A 737 Fly?
Aviation
The service ceiling of modern Boeing 737NG and 737MAX aircrafts is 41000ft (12496.8m). Earlier 73... Read more
Why is it called a computer bug?
Technology
The term "computer bug" originated on September 9, 1947, when a team at Harvard found a literal moth... Read more
How Often Should You Clean Your Car's Throttle Body?
Automotive
Throttle body's on cars should be cleaned approximately every 30,000 miles or when you notice sympto... Read more
Red Plates in Thailand
Automotive
Red license plates are temporary plates issued for new vehicles when purchased from a dealership.Res... Read more
Was the Capital of the United States always Washington?
History
No, the capital city of the United States was not always Washington, D.C. Initially, New York Cit... Read more
How fast is 4G?
Technology
4G (4G LTE) typical has a real world speed of around 20Mbps and theoretical speed up to 150Mbps. ... Read more