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Autos > Fuel Economy Vegetable oil used as fuel: 1 of 10
Engineers and enthusiasts have been experimenting with using vegetable oil as fuel for a diesel engine since as early as 1900. Only one group reviewed study exists that diligintly compared long term use of vegetable oil and Diesel as fuels, which shows no noticeable difference in rate of deterioration of the engine burning ve... More..
Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork Book reviews: Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography by David Michaelis: 1 of 6
We've all grown up to love Charlie Brown and friends. The most successful cartoon strip of the 20th century was simply quoted by its artist, as: "all you're trying to do is fill in those squares." Charles Schulz, who was born in 1922 and died in 2000, was a simple man, who had protested against himself. The somewhat private l... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather The history of forecasting the weather: 1 of 5
Weather has effected mankind since the dawn of time. Often being the turning points for outcomes in civilisations, empires, politics, religion and other everyday events. Therefore, throughout history people spent generations trying to perfect their analysis and predictions of weather patterns.In the ANCIENT WORLD:Since around... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: You Don't Mess with the Zohan: 6 of 24
As with all Adam Sandler movies, it would be expected to have a few quick laughs that are easily forgotten. However, this movie moves away and establishes new levels of funny mockery and exposure that makes it difficult to believe that movie is in fact PG-13 in the USA.Sandler stars as the main character, Zohan Dvir. Zohan is... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips How to choose a pedometer: 3 of 12
Technology is advancing at an incredible rate. Every day new gadgets are released that make our life easier by monitoring our "every step," to help us make the best decisions about our health. Even something as simple as walking has been touched by complex technology. Heart rate and calories burned monitors, as well as specia... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Characteristics of Cumulus clouds: 2 of 8
Cumulus clouds resemble light cotton; or are more commonly referred to as popcorn, the later being easily remembered. Their formation occurs at a relatively low altitude of 300 metres and continues to grow vertically, which gives them that rising mound appearance. The bases of these clouds are dark grey, while the sunlit tops... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather What's the deadliest area of the United States for weather?: 1 of 4
Historically and geographicaly United States has some of the highest weather related destruction and casualties in the world. "Only In America" phrase would describe this natural phenomenon perfectly. Record keeping of natural disasters related to weather have only been around for about one hundred and forty years. However, i... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather How to use a barometer: 2 of 6
A barometer, which is an instrument that is used to measure air pressure of the Earth's atmosphere, can create a pressure reading by utilising air, water, mercury and an aneroid setup. The first attempts to measure atmospheric pressures occurred in the mid-seventeenth century. The changes in pressure are used to forecast shor... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Book reviews: A Wolf at the Table: A Memoir of My Father by Augusten Burroughs: 2 of 6
A wolf at the table is quite an interesting memoir, written by Augustan Burroughs. This story is about survival and hope, something to which the author was able to hold on to and thus write this somewhat terrifying account of when he was growing up. It is the latest of his works, and brilliantly outlines his childhood, which ... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather A look at how weather affects populations: 2 of 6
Weather effects everyone, from the birds, right up to major government projects. The recent increase in tropical cyclone, or hurrican activity as it is known in the northern hemisphere, has ensured that some people are addicted to hearing the latest weather reports. This is a necessity in Melbourne, Australia, for example, as... More..