Question from Kevin: I read something the other day that said Greenland is the largest island in the world.
But Australia is a lot bigger than Greenland, right? Something doesn’t add up.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Q&A: Are the “Free Energy” devices you see on YouTube for real?
Question from Jack: I was researching an idea I had for generating my own electric power when I saw something that piqued my interest.
It was a YouTube video of a guy demonstrating a gadget he had built that supposedly creates free energy that will never run out.
In the video it appeared that the machine worked like he said it would, but I’m not convinced that it’s real. Do you think it could be? [Read more…]
Q&A: Why don’t planes crash after they’re struck by lightning?
Question from Janine: I heard on the news the other day that a plane got struck by lightning, but they said it didn’t crash and no one on the plane got hurt.
I was shocked when the news guy said this actually happens a lot.
How is it even possible for a plane to get struck by lightning and not crash? [Read more…]
Can you name the highest point in each of the U.S. states?
As you might imagine, every state in the USA has a highest point. And yes, that even includes the “flat” states.
Can you name the highest point in every state?
How about the highest point in your own state?
Most of the states with the highest points lie relatively close to either the east or west coast thanks to the Appalachian and Rocky Mountain ranges, but there are a few states in the “flat” center that might surprise you. [Read more…]
Are you legally required to show your receipt as you’re leaving a store?
Disclaimer: I’m not an attorney so the info provided below should not be taken as legal advice. Either do your own research or consult an actual attorney if you’re looking for actual legal advice.
Now, on to the topic at hand…
If you shop at Sam’s Club or Costco you’re probably used to being asked to show store personnel your receipt before being allowed to leave the store.
But you might have noticed that various other stores have also started asking departing customers to show their receipts as well.
The question is, if you refuse to show your receipt can store personnel legally detain you? [Read more…]
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