health

How far can a 2x4 span without bowing?

You can calculate the typical span by multiplying the depth of the lumber by 1.5. For 2x4s, this would equal 6 feet, but that is only a general calculati...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

science

Will 4 white claws get me drunk?

A 12 ounce can of White Claw also has 5% ABV which is the same amount of alcohol as a standard bottle or can of beer. This means that if it usually takes...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

public affairs

What is your biggest failure or challenge?

How to answer “What is your biggest failure?”Choose a specific failure. Pick a real failure that happened in the workplace, specifically a failure relate...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

public affairs

What's the world record for standing?

The longest time standing on a globe is 50 min 00.41 sec, and was achieved by Brian Rudo (USA), in Reisterstown, Maryland, USA, on 18 November 2020. What...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

policy

What happens if you lose a balloon?

If the balloon isn't very strong, the helium pushing on it will pop the balloon before it gets too high up. Then the pieces just fall back down to t...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

history

How does fresh air help to prevent the spread of COVID-19?

How does fresh air help to prevent the spread of COVID-19?Bringing fresh air into a room and removing older stale air that contains virus particles reduc...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

global education

How big is WAV?

The WAV format is by definition, the highest quality 16-bit audio format. It is also the largest at about 10 MB per minute of CD quality audio. The quali...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

health

Why do I sink when I try to float?

This is, in short Archimedes' Law. A human submerged in water weighs less (and is less 'dense') than the water itself, because the lungs a...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

health

Do F1 Tyres get reused?

Used and unused tyres are returned by sea freighter to the UK, where they are disposed of as fuel. "We crush the tyres in order to fit them in fewer cont...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

environmental reporting

Do you need to be fit for skiing?

Skiing well requires balance and flexibility, which means you need strong leg and abdominal muscles. You'll also need a good combination of aerobic ...

Published: Jan 25, 2026