Why do they call it clipless pedals? Essentially, manufacturers needed a way to differentiate toe-clip and strap pedals from this new type of pedal that didn’t have the toe-clip, but rather a cleat. The term “clipless” really refers to the lack of toe-clips, rather than the action of connecting your shoe with the pedal. What […]

Is eating 6 meals a day healthy? While dietary guidelines typically recommend that you eat at least three meals and one snack a day, some people are more successful with weight loss if they eat smaller, more frequent meals. A six-meal-a-day plan may help you to better manage hunger and maintain energy levels. How many […]

What is the difference between island and continent? An Island is a continental-land that is surrounded by water on all its sides. There are different names depending upon the size of this land and the water body surrounds it. A continent is a large land mass that has specified geographical boundaries and separated by oceans. […]

What is the name of the tense we use to talk about things that have happened more than once in the past? past simple When we talk about something that happened several times in the past, we use the past simple: Most evenings, we stayed at home and watched DVDs. What do we use to […]

Can one puff of a vape get you addicted? In sum, according to the “hooked on nicotine” line of research, adolescents can lose autonomy over their smoking after having smoked one puff in their lifetime and never having smoked again and can become mentally and physically addicted to nicotine even if they have never smoked […]

Is liking anime wrong? Nope, not at all. Anime is just another form of animation. There’s nothing wrong with liking cartoons for kids and adults so there’s nothing wrong with liking anime either. Are anime overrated? It’s possible that some animes are overrated while others are still worth watching. This is no different than saying […]

Is IKEA dresser safe? “IKEA believes that the risk of tip-over incidents is reduced when chests of drawers and other select clothing storage units are properly attached to the wall.” Virtually all dressers have the potential to tip, but Ikea’s have proved particularly hazardous, a USA TODAY investigation found. How many children have died from […]

Who is BTS inspiration? BTS leader RM has said that singer Drake had inspired him in 2009 to start singing. In an interview, RM also said that ‘in the past, I wanted to do something just like Drake’. RM as well as other BTS members–Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook, have time and again […]

How do you get into Caltech surf? To be eligible for SURF, you must: Be a continuing undergraduate student. Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Complete the third term at Caltech, or at another school under a program approved by a Dean. Be eligible for fall term registration before beginning your SURF project […]

Why is aluminum a poor conductor? At room temperature the vacancy concentration is very low but it increases exponentially with temperature. Therefore alumina is a poor conductor of electricity at room temperature. Originally Answered: Is copper a better conductor of electricity than aluminium? Is aluminium poor conductor of heat? Substances with a high conductivity heat […]

Why do some hunters put tape on their barrels? Rumor has it tape over the firearm muzzle can prevent mud and debris from obstructing your barrel and doesn’t affect accuracy. On the hunt, every rifle had a ring of duct tape around the muzzle, purportedly to prevent mud from clogging the bore and creating a […]