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Why Are Tunnel Boring Machines Buried and Abandoned After Completing a Tunnel?
Construction
Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) are often buried and abandoned at the end of a tunnel project due to p... Read more
When was McDonald's first founded?
History
McDonald's was founded in 1940 by brothers Maurice ("Mac") and Richard McDonald, who opened their fi... Read more
Why is Kinder Surprise Banned in USA
Food
Kinder Surprise eggs are banned in the U.S. due to safety concerns stemming from a law in the 1938 F... Read more
When was Youtube founded?
Technology
YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005 by three former PayPal employees: Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, ... Read more
When was Israel formed?
History
The State of Israel was created on May 14, 1948, following the declaration of independence by the Is... Read more
What Navy Ship Did Cher Film 'If I Could Turn Back Time' On?
Music
Cher filmed the music video for "If I Could Turn Back Time" on the USS Missouri in 1989, a decision ... Read more
What is Gray Flag Exercise?
Military
The Gray Flag Exercise is a high-tech military event organized by the U.S. Navy to test and integrat... Read more
Why Does Coca-Cola Taste Different In Different Countries?
Food
Coca-Cola is a global brand enjoyed in over 200 countries, but many people have noticed that its tas... Read more
What temperature should a fridge be set at?
Home
The ideal temperature for your fridge is between 0°C to 4°C (32°F to 39°F). Specifically, aiming... Read more
What is Hypersonic?
Aviation
Hypersonic speed refers to velocities above Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound, setting them a... Read more