How do we know Russian nukes aren’t in a state of disrepair like the rest of their military?
Missiles are complex things. It’s literally rocket science. They have never actually tried any “end-to-end”—actually pressing the button, and seeing that the warhead goes on to detonate where…
Why isn’t homosexuality illegal in America? We are a Christian nation and it is a great sin in the Bible
Disgusting nonsense. Firstly, the US supports freedom of religion and the separation of church and state. Secondly, there is very little about homosexuality in the Bible. But it…
Would the US military lose a ground war in Iran?
If there’s an insurgency, then yes and yes. The breeding ground that would nurture such an insurgency certainly exists: The Zagros Mountains in Iran. In short: In comparison to going…
How long does the jet fuel supply on a US Navy supercarrier last for its carrier air wing of approximately 75 aircraft?
75 aircraft is a bit high for the air wing complement of any current US Navy Aircraft Carrier. One carrier has: That is 58 fixed-wing aircraft if you…
If diamonds rain down on Jupiter and Saturn, how have we not found a way to exploit that yet?
Because diamonds aren’t rare. Common misconception, I know, but let’s get more specific. These are diamonds: Not what you were expecting? Well, these are industrial diamonds, useful as…
Why are submarines an unpopular choice for US Naval Academy graduates? Why is a “sub draft” necessary?
Obviously the answer would depend on the individual, but so far as can be generalized: All Submarine officers attend Nuclear Power school as part of their training program….
Why is MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell allowed to lie saying that Americans pay for tariffs when Trump says that Billions are pouring in and paid by the importing countries? Shouldn’t MSNBC lose its broadcast license over this?
I purchased a new hedge clipper, made in China. A week before the tariffs, I would have paid $150 for it. But Walmart (an American company) had to…
Are you surprised by the effectiveness of Ukrainian forces in downing Russian attack drones?
I work in an office with drone and anti-drone specialists, so naturally I’m not that surprised. The effectiveness of Ukrainian air defenses in downing Shahed-type drones has been…
China now has the world’s largest navy. If necessary, can the United States Navy sink the Chinese Navy?
China currently has approximately 350 ship with a combined weight of about 2.8 million tons while the US Navy has about 293 ships with a combined weight of…
How did the human breast evolve to be so large?
The simplest explanation is that a) humans are visually orientated – a woman’s musk might be obvious to a dog but not apparent to a male human unless…