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What’s the tallest mountain on Earth? Well, it depends…

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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…]

Q&A: How many websites are on the Internet right now?

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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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Q&A: Why don’t planes crash after they’re struck by lightning?

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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…]

Are you legally required to show your receipt as you’re exiting a store?

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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 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…]

Q&A: Why do some bricks have holes in them but others don’t?

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Question from Glenn:  I was walking through my local home improvement store and passed several pallets of bricks.

I noticed that most of the bricks had holes in them but the bricks on one pallet didn’t.

I’m just curious as to why some bricks have holes in them but others don’t?  [Read more…]