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In honor of Thanksgiving, here are 5 fun, surprising facts about turkeys: Who would have thought that turkeys were capable of parthenogenesis? Turkey facts – Among other things: “45 million turkeys are cooked and eaten in the U.S. at Thanksgiving.” More info: Different ways to cook a turkey See also Turkey Trivia: And: Wrong Turkey [...]
When a weapon impacts a target, does it carry a measurable kinetic energy?
by Marshall Brain | November 26, 2009
You Asked: When a weapon impacts a target, does it carry a measurable kinetic energy? — Jason, Home, Wash. Marshall Brain Answers: When a gun shoots a bullet, the only thing the bullet has going for it is kinetic energy. The kinetic energy is what allows the bullet to penetrate and damage the target. The [...]
You Asked: Why are insects attracted to light sources? — Ravi, Nagpur, India Marshall Brain Answers: On a warm summer night, scenes like this are not uncommon: Thousands of insects (mostly moths in this case) are attracted to the light. But why are the moths attracted? The funny thing is, no one really knows why. [...]
As excitement builds over evolving hybrid technology, Scott and Ben revisit the subject in a two-part “pros and cons” podcast. Tune in and learn about the pros of buying a hybrid, but don’t head to the dealership yet — the next episode is yet to come.
In this episode, Josh and Chuck explain the finer points of hostage negotiation, including the symbolism of hostages, the negotiator’s goals and tactics, Stockholm syndrome — and what happens when people refuse to negotiate.
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