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Question from Tina: I really like watching the dash cam videos on YouTube and I’ve noticed something strange. Most of those videos appear to be from Russia.
I’ve always heard that Russia is a very poor country compared to the United States and other western countries so how can all those Russian drivers afford to spend money on something like a dash cam? [Read more…]
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Have you ever wondered why the edges of your car’s windshield have a pattern of tiny black dots around them?
I’ve wondered about that myself over the years and I finally decided to do a little research and find out.
Well, it turns out those dots aren’t there for decoration or for some other frivolous purpose. They actually solve several serious problems while enhancing your safety and comfort while driving. [Read more…]
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As children we were taught that the mighty Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, with it’s peak reaching higher above sea level than all the other peaks on our planet.
Climbing to the summit of Everest is a lifelong dream and ultimate challenge for many. After all, only a select few will ever be able to say they “climbed to the top of the world”.
But guess what? There is another mountain that’s actually taller than Mount Everest when measured from its base to its peak. And you might be quite surprised when you discover its location. [Read more…]
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Question from Delaney: I was just wondering how many websites there are on the Internet today? I know it has to be an astronomical number.
Rick’s answer: You’re right, Delaney. It is an astronomical number indeed.
In fact, the researchers at Reboot Online estimate that there are over 11 billion of them!
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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…]