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When was the 737 First Made?
Aviation
The first flight of the original Boeing 737-100 was on the 9th April 1967 from King County Internati... Read more
Why is Grass Green?
Nature
Grass is green because of a pigment called chlorophyll found in its cells. Chlorophyll absorbs red a... Read more
Why Do Data Centres Use So Much Water?
Technology
Data centres consume large amounts of water for cooling, mainly through evaporative cooling. This me... Read more
Why Do Cats Love People Who Don’t Like Them?
Animals
Cats are drawn to people who give them space because they value independence and control. Overly aff... Read more
What Does "Dead Stick" Mean?
Aviation
"Dead stick" refers to flying an aircraft without engine power, often after an engine failure. The t... Read more
What is 'dead man's curve'?
Aviation
"Dead man's curve" is a danger zone for helicopters where flying too low and too slow can make it ne... Read more
Can a Feral Cat Be Tamed?
Animals
Yes, a feral cat can be tamed, but it’s a challenging process that can take years, and success is ... Read more
Temper Temper: The USS Wisconsin’s March 15, 1952 Revenge
History
On March 15, 1952, while operating off the coast of Korea during the Korean War, the Iowa class Batt... Read more
Does Microwaved Water Kill Plants?
Science
No, There is limited validity on the accuracy of such claims that microwaving water "change the mole... Read more
How many keys are there on a computer keyboard?
Technology
A standard Windows keyboard typically has 104 keys. However, there are other keyboard types with var... Read more