Was the Arkenstone a silmaril?

Was the Arkenstone a silmaril? Reality: The Arkenstone is not a Silmaril. First, Tolkien wrote that the two lost Silmarils would remain lost until the end of Arda. One of them being found by the Dwarves would contradict this. Second, a Silmaril is a gemstone hallowed by Varda which would not suffer the touch of […]

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Are Smart Bulbs a security risk?

Are Smart Bulbs a security risk? Like anything connected to your Wi-Fi network, smart light bulbs can pose a security threat. In fact, there have been several instances of security vulnerabilities being discovered with these devices in the last few years. The hackers exploit a vulnerability in the wireless protocol which control the smart light […]

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Can Indonesia go underwater?

Can Indonesia go underwater? North Jakarta is expected to submerge underwater up to 95\% by the end of 2050. North Jakarta has already sunk 2.5 metres in recent 10 years and would continue to sink by almost 25 centimetres every year in various parts. Is Australia going to sink? Recent measurements using the Global Positioning […]

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Are the AirPods max worth buying?

Are the AirPods max worth buying? Apple’s AirPods Max offer excellent audio and noise cancellation packaged in a classy, premium design. They offer crisp audio that sounds clearer than competing headphones in the $300-$400 price range. But they’re still too expensive for most people, making them hard to recommend. Are the AirPods Max audiophile? While […]

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Why did the Ethiopian famine happen?

Why did the Ethiopian famine happen? Interviews conducted with randomly selected famine victims from Tigre in eastern Sudan indicate that insects, drought and Ethiopian military policies were the three leading causes of declines in agricultural production. Most of those interviewed stated that army worms were the main reason for crop failure. How many died in […]

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