Why do donkeys kill coyotes, but horses run, i.e., why are donkeys not scared like horses?
We donkey owners have all witnessed our donkeys facing down and chasing feral dogs, coyotes, and sometimes snakes. It sure beats being thrown from a horse that is…
What did the Germans think of the B-17?
Finding one that had crashed, the Germans first obtained a close-up view of a B-17 bomber in October 1942. They studied it at their Rechlin test center. This…
Could a WWII US battleship ever be used in modern military warfare if needed for artillery support?
A World War Two Iowa-class battleship could absolutely not be used for modern infantry fire support. And it’s not the issue of whether it could or couldn’t actually…
How is a plane removed from a place where it’s unable to takeoff again?
In 1997, a Saudi Airlines 747 landed at the wrong airport in India – it was supposed to land at Madras International Airport but ended up touching down at a…
Why are high-rise building windows so hard to break, even with a lot of force?
About 50 years ago, the 60 story John Hancock Building in Boston ( now called 200 Clarendon ) was constructed with over 10,000 multi-pane windows which during construction…
Why is there a vial in a casket?
I’m guessing the question is referring to one of these: You may be thinking of a small clear tube that screws into the corner of the casket. It…
Could humans survive without the sun?
January the 4th, 2023, various telescopes on Earth identified an abnormal pattern in our galaxy. It seems like G-type stars, like our Sun, suddenly stop shining for, as…
If the US were to be nuked, which states would likely be hit first?
Nuclear Missile Silos are not targets. They would be empty before an enemy ICBM could get there. Large Cities of strategic importance (major SeaPorts, and AirPorts), and Every…
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…