Myself and a mate had an argument about world records in sport, running mostly. My opinion is that records will always be broken as 100th of a second is a very short space of time and someone will...
If you are dreaming and in your dream it is daylight then you suddenly wake up in your dark room, are your eyes adjusted to light or dark? (i.e. pupil dilation)
In the Beastie Boys record "Sure Shot" there is a sample of a (black?) man saying "Aah, yes indeed it's funtime". Does anyone know where this sample comes from? Thanks.
How does light hold colour information, i.e. how is there red light, green light, etc. I understand that coloured light is just an absence of all other colours from white light but how is this...
Why do some clothes have a "tumble dry" logo on them and others have a "don't tumble dry" logo on them even if they are made from the same material. E.g. Two T-Shirts.
Can anyone please explain string theory please. Yeah I know it's way too much too complex to write in this space but just the major principles and any relevant links please.
I watched this program on C4 last night and I found it very enlightening, however I would like someone to clarify the following 2 points that I didn't fully understand.... 1) If you...
If the universe is infinite / wraps around on itself why is the sky at night only pinpricked by stars not completely bright? There must be a star everywhere we look in the sky, even if it is...
I was told rather plausibly that CRT monitors are bad for you as the electrons fired at the screen by the guns go through the glass and hit your face.
Is this true?
I would like an explanation of the following please: Why does sand stick together when it is mixed with water? Sand is just gound down shells and rocks, larger pieces of shells and rocks do not...
Can anyone recommend a DVD player that has excellent MP3 playing features for around ?150. I am interested in having a nice looking and easy to use MP3 playing interface with lots of...
Does it matter whether you get vitamins from fresh fruit / veg or from pills. I know that it is better to eat healthily than unhealthily but are the actual vitamins themselves and the benefits...
In the UK / US the 52 card deck with Spades, Hearts, Diamonds and Clubs is the most popular deck in the country and is used to play thousands of different games. Is this the same for other countries...