How long will it take to fly to Mars?
Until flying through the Sun becomes a reality, it will take humans between six and ten months to reach Mars. The exact travel time depends on what time of the year it…
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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…
Is there, or will there be, internet access on Mars?
There currently is no internet access on Mars unless it exists as part of a classified government program. All NASA Mars rovers, landers, etc. communicate with Earth using the Deep…
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…
Would detonating a nuclear bomb in a desert really turn its sand into glass?
Yes, detonating a nuclear bomb in a desert really would turn its sand into glass. Well, at least a portion of it. We know this because that is exactly what…
Why do FM radio stations end in odd numbers?
FM radio stations end in odd numbers to prevent interference. The reason they are odd numbers rather than even numbers is that 1 (odd number) is the first number we…
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that does not have a central bank or single administrator. Below is my very introductory summary of bitcoin. I could go on for multiple…
How did eBay get its name?
eBay.com got its name from the company name, The Echo Bay Technology Company. Pierre Omidyar created the website AuctionWeb in 1995. AuctionWeb was the predecessor to the modern day eBay website….