Do planes have horns like cars do?
I still feel bad about this, but one time I taxied a Boeing 747-400 for takeoff at the Victorville Airport (former George AFB, California) and was halted behind…
What is the strongest acid ever?
See this? This is a helium hydride ion (HeH+). It is technically* the strongest acid in existence. Now you may be thinking something along the lines of: “Wait…
Why don’t the Yakuza need to hide?
The nature of Yakuza is greatly misunderstood in West, because Westerners consider Yakuza to be a Japanese version of Mafia. If you want to see a yakuza in…
Do modern nuclear submarines creak and strain when going deep like they show old subs do in the movies?
The following is true of every submarine I have served or ridden on: You can tell who the experienced submariners are on a boat by asking them one…
What are the odds of a military coup against trump?
We already had one, though people don’t like to call it a coup. It was more the Joint Chiefs having the military remain in their barracks even though…
Has a tank ever been hit with a battleship shell?
Yes, it doesn’t go well for the tank. This was a Panzer IV after it was introduced to a shell from HMS Rodney. Let’s not forget these shells…
If a person died in outer space, will it decompose too?
No. If you do die in space your body won’t decompose in the normal way it does here on Earth since there is no oxygen, and without oxygen…
Who will replace Trump in 2028?
He’ll be replaced before that. The plan seems to be that the Project 2025 people will use the 25th to declare him unfit for office in time so…
Why is USB-C necessary when the previous USB was adequate to accomplish everyday tasks?
Well, the prior USB cable types really weren’t adequate. First, USB-A was just too big. And one end of basically everything required it. That’s not ideal. USB-C allows not only…
J-16 locked in double F22
Russia (Sukhoi) has the best pneumatic layout in the world, far surpassing the United States. China has the best electronic radar system in the world, far surpassing that…