#914 Why is a plane’s propeller in front but a boat’s in back?
Why is a plane’s propeller at the front but a boat’s at the back? Because of how they move through the medium they travel in, the angle they need to…
Why is a plane’s propeller at the front but a boat’s at the back? Because of how they move through the medium they travel in, the angle they need to…
Are lighthouses still necessary? Yes, they are because technology can fail, and some things don’t show up on maps or with sonar. The Lighthouse Directory lists 24,300 lighthouses on its…
When did sailing ships die out? There are still ships that use sails today and a new type of large cargo ship that uses wings has been introduced, but the…
Why aren’t there flying boats anymore? Because landing and takeoff is rough, they are not very stable, engines became more powerful, more runways on land were built, and the sea…
Why is a strike called a “strike”? Because sailors in 1768 struck their ships. To strike a ship means to take off its topsail, making the ship incapable of movement.…
I learned this today. Seasickness is caused because of a discrepancy between the vestibular system and the eyes. Just inside your head, you have your inner ear which is used…