How would you explain the "coastline paradox" to a non-mathematician?
Given Answer : This is a classic "a picture is worth a thousand words" situation, so I'd point them to something like this:https://www.sketchplanations.com/post/183170271181/the-coastline-parad
Is Nirvana an "oldies" band now?
Given Answer : If you hear an orchestral version in a mall/shop/elevator, then ... sadly, yes. :)
Did real ancient Greeks look anything like the paintings and statues they made to represent themselves?
Given Answer : Some of the Greeks would have looked like the paintings and sculptures they created, and certainly they did early on. But not all. The Greeks developed a system for what they considered the "Ideal Human Form." They had an idea of a perfect human body, perfect form, perfect look, and that wa
How can my smartphone usually guess accurately if I am running very slowly as opposed to walking very quickly?
Given Answer : You bounce to some degree when running. Cell phones started including accelerometers well over a decade ago- every model of the iPhone has included one. These devices measure changes in acceleration as well as directional changes, aided by the gyroscope. They are used to d
What are some reasonable steps that could be taken to fireproof historic French cathedrals?
What does "reverse arms" mean in the United States military?
Given Answer : So I went and checked with my Dear Husband, who spent 21 years in the Army, with three of those as a Drill Sergeant, and he saiys, in the United states Military, there is no such command. When I look aroud the web, I find other countries- especially Canada and some European countries- and t
Is there anywhere to put a portion of a monthly pension (VA disability benefits) that is safer than cash?
Given Answer : Safety is a funny word in finance. Because of inflation, you can't really just stash your cash under your mattress for next year -- when you come back to get it, it doesn't buy as much food as it did the year before. It's as if some of the money just evaporated. It wasn't as "safe" as you thought
Should the voting power of individual senators be reduced via constitutional amendment?
Given Answer : I'll preface my answer by saying that I'm not a Constitutional scholar. But I've read almost all of Laws and Sausages, so you could say I'm kind of an expert at this stuff. You'd be wrong -- but you could totally say it!What you're p