Autos > Engine Repair How the combustion engine works

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As a former Chemistry student, I find that the best way to understand the workings of an internal combustion engine is to start with the chemical reaction that is taking place, and show how the engine serves to facilitate the reaction, and then to make use of the reaction to create power. The basic reaction that occurs wit... More..

Sciences > Medical Technology Are medical technology companies in it for profit or medical science?

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This question is worded improperly, in that it assumes that there is a converse relationship between profit and the advancement of medical science by medical companies, when this simply is not the case. Therefore, the "answer" to the question is that medical technology companies are in it for profit AND medical science. ... More..

Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Are high costs preventing younger players from trying Dungeons and Dragons?

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Like many things in life, playing Dungeons and Dragons can cost a lot, or very little, depending on how deeply you want to get yourself into it, and how many "bells and whistles" you want. Think of it like buying a car. You could buy a brand new Mercedes, with windshield wipers on your headlights, or you could buy a 1996 ... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should the US continue to honor Columbus Day?

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It is indeed true that Christopher Columbus (Cristobal Colon is his proper name, why does everyone have to "Americanize" it?) never actually stepped foot on any part of what is not the United States of America. It is also true that Colon did not even REALIZE he had found a "new world", but an alternate route to the resource ... More..

Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Best rock song ever...

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The problem with any question like "What's the best _ ever" is that it's totally subjective. This is no different, and in this case, it's even worse because "Rock song" is a very vague category that includes music written over the last 60+ years, most of which have probably never been heard by most of the people giving answe... More..

Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games An introduction to war-gaming

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"War-gaming" is a very broad and diverse subject, and there are many variations and sub-types. The following is a general overview of the various types and how they differ. War gaming essentially is any game in which some sort of battle or campaign is fought out in an abstract way. Probably the best known war game is "Th... More..

Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Gaming conventions: Tips for attending Gen Con

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Gen Con is, in short, the biggest gaming event in the world. It is held annually in a number of locations, but the original and biggest of these is in Indianapolis, IN, USA. This is really convenient for me, because I live in Indiana, so I go every year, and this year is no exception. Before it moved to Indianapolis, it wa... More..

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