Were there any mad scientists? Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) Mad scientists often get a bad rap. One of the best examples of mad scientists who made immense contributions to the world of less mad science was Nikola Tesla. His work with AC electrical currents, radio, and x-rays remain quite valuable to […]

Why is my car battery 17 volts? It may be that the regulator is packing up and the alternator is going to max. unregulated output because of a bad battery output voltage (alternator input) connection between the battery and the alternator. Can a battery show 12v and still be bad? […]

Does perfect pitch help with piano? Let’s put it this way: perfect pitch is not necessary to be a musical genius or to even excel in the piano, though it can certainly help being able to recreate a note without a tonal reference. Can you memorize perfect pitch? New study […]

Did JK Rowling want Harry to end up with Hermione? Rowling never said she wanted Harry and Hermione to end up together. All she said was Harry and Hermione were better fit than Ron and Hermione. Better does not mean best or compatible. Did Harry like Hermione in the books? […]

Can you mix different grades of synthetic oil? It is always advisable to not mix motor oil brands, however, different viscosity grades of the same brand motor oil are compatible. Be aware that mixing viscosity grades will turn out a product that is different in viscosity than either what was […]

Can a tank go through a wall? So the tank was invented in 1916 to restore mobility to the battlefield. Even in urban and jungle combat, tanks’ ability to smash through walls and trees while surviving improvised mines allows them to clear paths for the infantry. Can a tank take […]

Where did the Carthaginians originate from? The Carthaginians were Phoenician settlers originating in the Mediterranean coast of the Near East. They spoke Canaanite, a Semitic language, and followed a local variety of the ancient Canaanite religion, the Punic religion. Who were the Carthaginians ethnically? Phoenicians The Carthaginians were Phoenicians, which […]

Why does nobody walk in America? There are a number of reasons why American’s don’t walk (i.e. an increased reliance on vehicles, the greater distance between cities and buildings, the negative social pressure that is exerted on those who walk, etc.), but it troubles me in a small and strange […]

Are there lawyers that make millions? A Dozen of the Richest Practicing Lawyers in the World Wichai Thongtang. Net Worth: $1.8 billion. Charlie Munger. Net Worth: $1.6 billion. Bill Neukom. Net Worth: $850 million. Judge Judy. Net Worth: $440 million. Robert Shapiro. Net Worth: $120 million. Willie E. Gary. John […]

What year will it be in the 22nd century? The 22nd century is the next century. It will begin on January 1, 2101 and will end on December 31, 2200. Are we in the 22nd century right now? The 21st (twenty-first) century is the current century in the Anno Domini […]

What are the easiest musical Theatre songs to sing? Altos “Nobody’s Heart” – By Jupiter Music➝ “One Hundred Easy Ways” – Wonderful Town Music➝ “Say Yes” – 70, Girls, 70 Music➝ “What a Nice Idea” – Two Gentlemen of Verona Music➝ “My Time of Day” – Guys and Dolls Music➝ […]