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Do helicopters have altimeters?

Score: 4.1/5 (74 votes) The FAA cited an NTSB safety recommendation that urged the FAA to "require the installation of radar altimeters in all helicopters conducting commercial, passenger-carrying operations in areas where flat light or whiteout conditions routinely occur."What is an altimeter in a ...

10 Jan 2026 1,415 views

// media and communication

What do gum boils look like?

Score: 4.9/5 (59 votes) A gum boil, or parulis, is a localised concentration of pus which occurs in the soft tissue of the gum. Gum boils usually look like a small pimple in the mouth, and are drainage points for abscesses which occur in the roots of the teeth.How do you treat a gum boil?Gum boil ho...

10 Jan 2026 262 views

// culture and society

Is there such a word as terrific?

Score: 4.5/5 (15 votes) 1 : excellent That's a terrific idea. 2 : very unusual : extraordinary The car was going at terrific speed.Is terrific an old fashioned word?It was first recorded in English in 1653, the OED says, and still has its original meaning: “causing horror, horrifying.” But “ter...

10 Jan 2026 1,524 views

// culture and society

Where is solitude house?

Score: 4.4/5 (3 votes) Proudspire Manor (Solitude) Location: You can find this in the centre on the high street, on the right 'branch' of the city, next to Skyrim Faction Bards College.Where is the Jarl of Solitude located in Skyrim?The Jarl of Solitude is Elisif the Fair, widow to the lat...

10 Jan 2026 315 views

// data and analysis

Where is the izote plant?

Score: 4.6/5 (43 votes) Izote is found almost everywhere: humid Peten lowlands and dryer highlands of Guatemala, and everywhere in between. Izote is a very common plant around homes, in gardens, and as a living fence.Is izote the same as Yucca?Yucca gigantea (syn. ... Growing up to 8–12 m (26–39 ft)...

10 Jan 2026 263 views

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Are muskrats related to beavers?

Score: 4.3/5 (43 votes) Beavers and muskrats are both rodents, the largest order of mammals. However, they are not very closely related, and they belong to different families. ... A beaver can weigh as much as 100 pounds, although they typically are between 35 pounds and 68 pounds, according to the ...

10 Jan 2026 1,480 views

// culture and society

Has there ever been a gamma squeeze?

Score: 4.7/5 (49 votes) A gamma squeeze is behind what happened in early January 2021 as shares of GameStop and AMC Entertainment holdings rose suddenly.Is a gamma squeeze real?A gamma squeeze can happen when there's widespread buying activity of short-dated call options for a particular stock....

10 Jan 2026 527 views

// technology insights

Does turning on bluetooth drain battery?

Score: 4.6/5 (40 votes) Tests run on typical smartphones reveal that leaving Bluetooth on but not using it only drains 1.8% of your battery throughout the day. Using Bluetooth constantly for a Bluetooth-intensive activity like streaming increases power consumption by just 6.6%.Does turning Bluetooth...

10 Jan 2026 222 views

// health and wellbeing

Whats the number to unemployment?

Score: 4.5/5 (42 votes) The Department of Labor's toll-free call center can assist workers and employers with questions about job loss, layoffs, business closures, unemployment benefits and job training: 1-877-US-2JOBS (TTY: 1-877-889-5627).How can I talk to a representative at unemployment?If ...

10 Jan 2026 1,307 views

// global news

Where to watch parts unknown?

Score: 4.1/5 (20 votes) Parts Unknown was one of Bourdain's most popular shows. The series is currently available to stream on HBO Max, but was once one of the best cooking shows on Netflix to watch.What streaming service is Anthony Bourdain on?Watch Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown | Netflix.Wh...

10 Jan 2026 561 views