Fact Directory

On March 15, 1952, while operating off the coast of Korea during the Korean War, the Iowa class Batt... Read more

Are 2 Minute Noodles Unhealthy?

Instant noodles, including popular 2-minute varieties, are often considered unhealthy due to several... Read more

Why was New York called New Amsterdam?

New York was originally called New Amsterdam. This name was given by the Dutch West India Company, w... Read more

Every year since 1947, the people of Norway have gifted the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree, a tower... Read more

What is the oldest military aircraft?

The 1909 Wright Military Flyer was the world's first military aircraft, acquired by the U.S. Army fo... Read more

Is it safe to drink rain water?

Rainwater is not automatically safe to drink. While it can be useful for activities like watering pl... Read more

Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) are often buried and abandoned at the end of a tunnel project due to p... Read more

Is A4 paper the same as Letter?

No, A4 and US Letter are similar in appearance but not the same size: A4 is 210 mm x 297 mm, making... Read more

Linear vs Switching Power Supplies

Both linear and switching power supplies serve the same purpose of converting AC to DC and reducing ... Read more

Is it bad to eat ice?

Eating ice occasionally is generally harmless, but doing so compulsively (known as pagophagia) can l... Read more