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Q&A: Why don’t we see used UPS trucks on the highway?

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Question from Marvin:  For years now I’ve been wanting to get myself a used UPS truck and remodel it into a small RV. Those things are so cool!

The problem I’m having is finding one. I’ve looked at every used car dealership I could find and I’ve never seen even one of them for sale.

And here’s the crazy thing – I’ve never seen a used UPS truck on the highway being used for some other purpose (like my dream RV, for example).

I know you’re pretty good at answering questions so I’m hoping you’ll be able to answer these:  [Read more…]

Q&A: Are the ‘Free Energy’ devices you see on YouTube for real?

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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 is is copper used for house wiring when aluminum is a lot cheaper?

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Question from Carla:  My husband just bought a roll of electrical wire at Lowes for a remodeling job we’re doing on our home, and it cost an arm and a leg.

That got me to wondering why house wiring is made out of copper instead of aluminum even though aluminum would probably be a lot cheaper than copper?  [Read more…]

Q&A: Did Hank Williams write “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain”?

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Question from Karen:  I love the song “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain” by Willie Nelson.

My friend and I heard it on the radio the other day and he said that song was written by Hank Williams.

I told him I believe Willie wrote it himself. Which one of us is right?  [Read more…]