Why do people think Ohio-class submarines have buoyancy issues after launching their SLBMs?
If an Ohio-class submarine launches its payload, it sheds over 2.6 million pounds in minutes. By the laws of physics, it should shoot to the surface like a…
I’ve heard that a magnet can seriously damage an SD and hard drive. Is this true?
Once, the myth busters on the Discovery Channel dealt with this issue. They tried all kinds of the strong magnets, but none spoiled the hard drive in a…
For those who are still visiting the USA what is your experience like? The USA is now (2025) experiencing a serious drop in tourism from international visitors. But it hasn’t dropped to 0.
My brother-in-law went to Naples, Florida, in order to sell their condo. They waited at their restaurant table for half an hour and none of the waitresses would…
How long would it take China to destroy the U.S. Navy? Aren’t their missiles only effective if they can locate U.S. ships in the first place?
This is the the retired US Aircraft Carrier USS America CV-66, as she slips beneath the waves to her final resting place. She was decommissioned in August of…
What is the worst country you have ever visited?
I am British and did installation work for a company in Sweden. I had worked for them in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and…
Why is the speed of light so slow?
I have never figured this out either and the first time I worked out how slow light actually travels was kind of an epiphany. It’s not that it’s…
Do submarines still have a big advantage over ships in war, or can ships find them and launch smart guided torpedoes from a safe distance?
During the time I served, if you asked a submariner what kind of ships did the Navy have, they would usually reply: submarines and targets. During one particular…
A meat packing plant in Nebraska was raided by ICE and lost 76 employees, all illegal aliens. Two days later, their waiting room was packed with Americans, filling out job applications. What happened to, Americans won’t do the jobs illegal aliens do?
Pretty much all lies. The Omaha meat packing plant complied 100% with E-verify to make sure their employees were here legally. Then Miller revoked the work permits of…
Why do Europeans brag about “free” healthcare when mine is 33 times my salary?
I know the American education system is appalling but your assertion is inexcusable bullshit. You are also OVERCHARGED for everything. You pay $800 for a bag of saline…
Is it better to inflate the tires a little more than recommended?
Will it make the tires last much longer? Why was I told this? Will it also make your tires more prone to blowing up if they are older…