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Can We Guess Where You Live Based on These Questions?
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We have your number. Okay, we really don't have your number. That would be creepy! But we will know where you live by the way you answer. Put us to the test!
What Is a Perfect Square?
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A perfect square is a number, but it can also be explained using an actual square.
Who Brushes Their Teeth in the Shower?
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A surprising number of people do, but why? And are there any downsides to doing it?
How Many Working Days Are in a Year?
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Whether you are an employee or a small business owner, it can be helpful to calculate the number of working days in a year. Most people are familiar with the total number of days in a year: 365. But how many of those days are working days?
Why do some dump trucks have extra moveable axles?
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I see many dump trucks with wheels on two rear axles on the ground and a third axle with elevated wheels that can be lowered. These seem to be used when the truck is full -- but why include what must be expensive hardware to raise and lower the wheels? Why not just keep them down at all times?
How Absolute Value Works in Equations and Graphs
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Absolute value is a mathematical concept often used in conjunction with a number line or graph to represent the relative value from zero (modulus). To illustrate this idea in a different way, the absolute value of a number can be closely related to distance in the physical world.
How do you convert engine torque to horsepower?
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When you convert from engine torque to horsepower why is the number 5252 involved?
How do I find out the VOC content of paint?
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The VOC content of paint is listed on the front of the can, but that number may not be telling the whole story.
How Can Minus 40 Fahrenheit Equal Minus 40 Celsius?
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There are two different scales of measuring temperature on Earth, but they merge at just one very cold number.
How the Pneumatic Tire Keeps the Our World Going 'Round
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The pneumatic tire revolutionized transportation and a number of other industries that rely on air-cushioned rubber tires.