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Why are cooling towers so big?

Score: 4.5/5 (49 votes) Reason for general shape: hollow structure is required through which hot air from the bottom, to a cooler top, which is at a lower pressure. More air flowing through the tower means better cooling, so a tower allowing more air to pass through is best (wider tower, more gaps a...

Jan 20, 2026 331 READS
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Which plant is twiner?

Score: 4.1/5 (18 votes) Twiners are the climbing plants which wind themselves around supports like ropes and rods with their touch-sensitive main shoots, and grow upwards in this way. It is therefore essential that they are provided with a climbing support of one kind or another; they cannot grow wi...

Jan 20, 2026 1,933 READS
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Where is the most inbreeding?

Score: 4.5/5 (64 votes) Inbreeding is observed in almost all populations of the panel, and the highest inbreeding levels and frequencies of inbred individuals are found in populations of the Middle East, Central South Asia and the Americas.Which country is the most inbred?Data on inbreeding in sever...

Jan 20, 2026 1,919 READS
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Which court is precedent?

Score: 5/5 (44 votes) Generally, a common law court system has trial courts, intermediate appellate courts and a supreme court. The inferior courts conduct almost all trial proceedings. The inferior courts are bound to obey precedent established by the appellate court for their jurisdiction, and all...

Jan 20, 2026 307 READS
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Are vaillant boilers hydrogen ready?

Score: 4.3/5 (74 votes) Since 1874, Vaillant has been manufacturing heating appliances, adapting the technology as the gas supply and the mix of gas has developed and changed over the years, particularly in the UK. That's why Vaillant are perfectly placed to lead the transition into hydrogen on...

Jan 20, 2026 177 READS
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Would a dog attack its owner?

Score: 4.8/5 (20 votes) Dogs can become aggressive over various things. ... Competitive behavior between dogs can lead to aggression which can be potentially directed to the owner. It is also important to look for signs of pain. A dog that is generally pleasant is more likely to attack if it is in p...

Jan 20, 2026 593 READS
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How to remove a broken head screw?

Score: 4.7/5 (45 votes) Remove a Screw With a Broken HeadThe head snaps off while part of the screw shank still extends past the wood surface. Grasp the screw shank with locking pliers and slowly turn it counterclockwise until it's free.The screw breaks at the wood surface. ... The screw breaks...

Jan 20, 2026 1,062 READS
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Is wtf a bad word?

Score: 4.4/5 (18 votes) (what the fuck): WTF is sometimes spelled or written out in the NATO phonetic alphabet: whiskey tango foxtrot. (what the fuck): WTF is not usually considered as offensive as the full expression what the fuck.Why is WTF a bad word?WTF normally means what the fuck, but it can a...

Jan 20, 2026 1,385 READS
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Do bananas have serotonin?

Score: 4.5/5 (64 votes) While bananas contain serotonin, having one for a snack won't immediately lift your spirits. Unlike other forms, the serotonin found in bananas doesn't cross the blood-brain barrier,2 which means it can't get into the brain to supplement the serotonin that'...

Jan 20, 2026 480 READS
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Who might be considered the first photojournalist in america?

Score: 4.3/5 (31 votes) Lewis W.Hine, Powerhouse Mechanic, silver print, circa 1926. Sold for $15,600. Though he is considered a social documentary photographer, Hine is also seen as America's first photojournalist.Who was the first photojournalist?The first true Photojournalism, however, is us...

Jan 20, 2026 739 READS