If the Yellowstone supervolcano erupts, will the U.S. still be the biggest superpower?
No. A full-blown, supervolcano eruption at Yellowstone, ie an 8 on the Volcanic Explosivity Index, would devastate the United States with the immediate ash fall. Not to worry though, the Volcanic…
Why is Jesus not mentioned in any book of history but only in religious literature, such as the Bible?
You mean contemporary historical accounts of Jesus while he was alive. Basically, you want to know why didn’t people write about him and his ministry at the time….
Why is it illegal to climb pyramids?
It’s because climbing them can kill you. Actually, climbing UP isn’t the problem, climbing DOWN is. A sweet friend of mine died falling down The Great Pyramid of Giza (also Khufu or Cheops)…
Does the US President’s car have gadgets worthy of a James Bond movie?
Nicknamed “The Beast,” the American president’s limousine is full of surprises. Besides its power and the fact that it is fully armored, it has the following options: -The…
Were the Japanese soldiers as cruel in World War II as depicted in American movies?
The Japanese soldiers were so cruel during WWII that it beggers belief. There is a tendency in fiction of authors trying to be impartial when depicting historic conflicts….
Why was Adolf Hitler’s artwork not considered acceptable?
I understand that Hitler lacked some academic prerequisites and I am no artist, but the work I’ve seen doesn’t look all that bad. Hitler’s work was perfectly acceptable for most…
If Biden dies on his last day in office but Kamala has won, can she run again in 2028?
Under the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, no one can be elected to more than two four-year terms as president. However, if the president dies in office, resigns, or is…
What are some real-world examples of malicious compliance?
In 2024, Etienne Constable of Seaside, California was ordered by the city council to install a fence to conceal the 19ft boat that he kept on the hard…
Why do a lot of Canadians view America as garbage when we are basically the same?
I am not Canadian, but European, but I will provide my answer to this question nonetheless. Donald Trump and other top American government officials keep berating Europeans about…
China is so developed. Why doesn’t it admit that it is a superpower?
Emphatically no, China is a long way from being “so developed.” My father was born in this village. I took this photo this year. Not to say that…