What is the largest size a planet can be?
320 light years away is a star called HD 100546. In 2014, the discovery of a new exoplanet around it was announced. Creatively, it was named “HD 100546…
If all the ice melted in the world, would the world actually be submerged or only a few places by the shores?
This is a post melt map of North America courtesy of National Geographic. And this is Europe The light blue on the ocean and sea coasts is currently…
Were there any countries that refused to accept Germany’s surrender during World War II?
Sort of. Germany surrendered to the Soviet Union and the local area commander accepted it. When word reached Moscow they were outraged! They remembered how Germany had humiliated…
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…