Was Tang really invented in space?
No, Tang was not invented in space. It was invented in 1957 by a food chemist named William A. Mitchell while he was working at General Mills. When Tang first…
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Why is there so much oil in the Middle East?
There isn’t necessarily more oil in the Middle East; it’s just the most cost-effective place to extract oil from due to it having ideal conditions for oil formation. With your permission,…
What happens to a turtle’s shell after it dies?
A turtle’s shell will eventually decompose, but at a much slower rate than its flesh, innards, and organs due it being made of bone and keratin. An average turtle shell…
Where does ammonia come from?
Ammonia is made by something called the Haber process which combines nitrogen from the air with hydrogen derived mainly from a natural gas such as methane. This process was discovered by the…
Should I top off my gas tank after the pump handle clicks?
Topping off your gas tank (aka gas topping) is not a good idea for mechanical, environmental, and financial reasons. Any gas you put in your car after the handle clicks…
Do animals get hiccups?
Most mammals (and some other animals) can get hiccups. Insects are a type of animal that does not get hiccups due to them not having the type of breathing system required…
Are humans red meat or white meat?
Humans are both red meat and white meat. It depends on what muscle the meat is coming from. The main determining factor of meat color is its concentration of a protein called myoglobin. Within muscle fibers, myoglobin stores and transfers oxygen from the blood to the cellular machinery.
Does screen auto-rotation work on mobile devices in outer space?
No, screen auto-rotation does not work on mobile devices in outer space. Auto-rotation on mobile devices is determined by something called an accelerometer. Accelerometers are devices that measure acceleration, which is…
Will a tire lose air if the valve cap is missing?
The short answer to the question is, not immediately. Also, it won’t directly be because the valve cap is missing. This cap is actually called a tire valve stem cap. These caps…
Why is hydrogen peroxide sold in brown bottles?
Hydrogen Peroxide is sold in brown (or dark) bottles because it can decompose into water if it’s exposed to light. Opaque bottles keep the light out, preventing the unwanted chemical…