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Linear vs Switching Power Supplies
Technology
Both linear and switching power supplies serve the same purpose of converting AC to DC and reducing ... Read more
Why Bananas Brown Faster When Refrigerated
Food
Bananas turn brown faster in the fridge due to ice crystal formation, which ruptures the cells in th... Read more
Why are TV Remotes often Called 'Clickers'?
Technology
TV remotes are often called "clickers" because of the Zenith Space Command, a groundbreaking remote ... 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
Why Most Residential Exterior Doors Open Inwards
Construction
Most residential exterior doors, particularly front doors, open inwards and swing due to practical c... Read more
What Missile Was Used To Shoot Down J2-8243 (ERJ-190, 4K-AZ65)?
Aviation
Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 (ERJ-190, 4K-AZ65) crashed near Aktau Airport, Kazakhstan on Wedn... 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
How Much To Send a Postcard From Thailand Internationally?
Thailand
As of March 2024, the cost to send a standard postcard internationally from Thailand is 50 Thai Baht... Read more
Difference Between CPU Utilisation and CPU Load
Technology
CPU utilization measures the percentage of time the CPU is actively working, with 100% indicating it... Read more
What are Zombie Company's?
Economy
Zombie companies are older failing business that rely on debt to survive but cannot pay off the prin... Read more