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Should you replace the inner tube when changing tyres?
Motorcycles
Yes, it’s a good idea to replace the inner tube when you change the tyre. Tubes wear out over time... Read more
What is Transition Altitude?
Aviation
A transition altitude is the point where pilots switch from using a local altimeter setting, based o... Read more
What Are AI Hallucinations?
AI
AI hallucinations occur when artificial intelligence systems generate outputs that are inaccurate, m... Read more
Does LPG Expire
Energy
LPG (propane) does not expire and has an indefinite shelf life, typically lasting 10 to 30 years or ... 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
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