Why is Uranus the only planet without interesting features on it?
You may be thinking of this picture: taken in the visible spectrum by Voyager 2 as it passed the planet in 1986. And I would agree with you:…
Who did Churchill hate the most, Wilhelm II or Adolf Hitler?
Churchill didn’t hate Wilhelm II. More than once he was the Kaiser’s guest in Germany before the First World War. Here he is smiling in Wilhelm’s company while…
Is being too honest a sign of low intelligence?
I had a job interview that came at a crucial time for me, but unfortunately, I was 35 minutes late. The interviewer wasted no time addressing my tardiness….
What should I not do when I visit China?
There are a number of things you should NOT do in China. I will add a quick summary. Shadeed Abdulmateen, a US citizen, was entenced to death in…
What will the universe be like in 100 trillion years?
In 100 trillion years, galaxies will contain fascinating astronomical objects that we cannot encounter now, and overall, the Universe will be a different and relatively unfamiliar place. We…
Twenty years ago, Putin wanted to join NATO. Why doesn’t NATO absorb Russia?
Putin asked when NATO was going to invite Russia to join. Putin was informed that eligible countries had to apply to join NATO. Putin replied, “Why should Russia…
Why is New York called that? Was there just a York before?
Yes, there was an ancient city in northern England called York, still is—The English needed to mark their territory in 1664 when they grabbed—New Amsterdam from the Dutch—King…
Why is India afraid of Pakistan?
During an interview, a reporter once asked Major Thakkar what was the scariest moment he ever faced during his time in the army. The old Major went silent….
Why is the US still building the obsolete Arleigh Burke destroyers while China intends to launch 75 modern Type 055 destroyers? The type 055s are considered the best warships in the world.
All right, let’s temporarily assume that the statement that the Type 055 is the best warship in the world is true. That’s a pretty bold statement given that…
Is the Australian Outback really that desolate?
Yeah, it is. Lol.Or at least parts of it are but its a continent.A very big country.Those parts are larger than European countries but foreigners seem to like…