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Is Hell Getting Hotter Or Colder?
Since so many people seemed convinced that I am headed there, I decided to try to figure out if Hell is exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat). First, I needed to know how the mass of Hell is changing in time. Then I needed to know the rate at which souls are moving into Hell, and the rate …
Parking Lots Are A Bigger Environmental Threat Than Oil
Parking lots are a bigger environmental threat than oil. When you’re looking for one, it might seem like every parking spot on Earth has been taken, but ponder this: there’s at least 500 million empty spaces, just in the United States alone, at any given time. Climate scientists say that little research has been done to estimate the impact that …
True of False? Leonardo da Vinci Used The Same Model For Christ And Judas
Is it true or false that Leonardo da Vinci used the same model for both Christ and Judas? It’s false. It’s said that Leonardo da Vinci took over ten years to paint the masterpiece ‘Last Supper’ because he was so picky about the models he used for each character. Each model had to have a face that was da Vinci’s …
True or False? Cracking Your Knuckles Causes Arthritis
False: There is no good evidence that cracking ones knuckles leads to, or causes arthritis. However, there can be too much of a good thing. Cracking your knuckles may not lead to arthritis, despite what your mother told you, but scientists have discovered that it can cause tissue damage in the affected joints. In a study of 300 knuckle crackers, …
How Much Water Do The Oceans Hold?
Two of the oldest questions in science are, ‘How deep is the ocean?’ and, ‘How much water do the world’s oceans hold?’ Researchers from two top marine-science centers in the United States – the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – set out last year to find the answers. After employing the latest …