One of the yard duties that must be completed regardless of the weather is mowing your lawn. Does it matter if you cut it? As it happens, there is a perfect time of year to mow your lawn. The ideal time of day to mow your lawn is between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., say … Read more
In the United States, it is customary to leave tips for residents. In practically every restaurant, cafe, coffee shop, and other type of eatery, you are requested, or gently reminded, to leave a tip when you ask for the bill. There’s always a place to ask or remind the waitress or cashier to tip, whether … Read more
Researchers discover unusual organ preservation in fossil fishes from Brazil. According to new research, fossils found in Brazil suggest that the evolutionary history of ray-finned fish brains was more complicated than previously thought. The discovery of well-preserved brains in late Paleozoic ray-finned fishes was made by Brazilian doctoral student Rodrigo Tinoco Figueroa and colleagues. They … Read more
While many general aviation aircraft and most commercial aircraft have a landing gear configuration similar to a tricycle, some are configured differently. A “taildragger” aircraft is characterized by having two wheels in front of the center of gravity and a small tailwheel at the rear. “taildragger” aircraft are known for requiring a separate set of … Read more
Making steak at home is one of the most satisfying things you can do. Select a tried-and-true cooking technique, and your labors will provide a sumptuous dinner. Whatever method you use, though, you still need to pay attention to the little things, like choosing which side of the steak to preheat. There are numerous justifications … Read more
Although terrible, World War II was also the most destructive war in human history and gave birth to many technologies and advances. The creation of long-range strategic bombers such as the B-17 and B-24 was part of that, although research and development continued after the war. The US continued to develop its strategic bomber force, … Read more
A Piece of the Big Bang Theory That Was Missing Has Turned Up Scientists from the University of Hyderabad in India claim to have solved one of the largest unsolved mysteries of the cosmos in a study that was released earlier this year. Scientists have employed the “Hubble constant” in calculations on almost every scale … Read more
Ever wondered how much work goes into designing, developing and manufacturing a fighter jet? Very nice! So it is useless to discard sound and effective structure after a very short period of time. It is not every time that an outdated fighter cannot serve in a high class air force. To guarantee a high level … Read more
Do you still find the idea of ”Jaws” life uncomfortable? It is preferable to avoid some Florida beaches altogether or, at the very least, travel with extra caution. According to recent reports by local authorities and news channels, bull sharks have been spotted off the coast of Walton County in northwest Florida from the Gulf … Read more
A rat snake known as the Mojave (Crotalus scutulatus). This pit viper has long fascinated scientists and hobbyists with its strong venom and preference for arid environments. This article covers this iconic species’ appearance, habits, habitat, and the surprising discovery of the largest Mojave rattlesnake ever found. One of the most dangerous rattlesnakes in the … Read more
