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How Many Things On Tomorrow's World Actually Got Made?
asked by Shujing 3 months ago - 2 answers
The television programme Tomorrow’s World first launched on the BBC on 7 July 1965, the day before Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs escaped from prison. Tomorrow’s World failed to predict this.
Yet on that first ever broadcast the show, which was to popularise science through a combination of fascinating first sights of new technologies and disastrous live transmissions, declared the future would be run by robots, computers and lasers. Oh yeah, it later said that we would all be eating worms.
Still there were more than a shedload of inventions that premiered on TW which are still with us today here in this near perfect vision of what everyone once called earth. Here are some of them (in alphabetical order!):
The Barcode Reader
Beep beep beep. Black and white lines would revolutionise read more...
Yet on that first ever broadcast the show, which was to popularise science through a combination of fascinating first sights of new technologies and disastrous live transmissions, declared the future would be run by robots, computers and lasers. Oh yeah, it later said that we would all be eating worms.
Still there were more than a shedload of inventions that premiered on TW which are still with us today here in this near perfect vision of what everyone once called earth. Here are some of them (in alphabetical order!):
The Barcode Reader
Beep beep beep. Black and white lines would revolutionise read more...
answer by Anthonymac 3 months ago
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How Should A Beginner Train For A Marathon?
4 months ago - 1 answer
A marathon is 26.2 miles, so even those who run 3- 8 miles a few times a week to keep fit still need to ‘train’ for a marathon.
Paul Keleher
There are a number of running schedules to be found in running magazines and online as well as suggested meals. If you are a beginner – generally fit (see your doctor if you’re not sure) but not a regular ‘runner’ – then your first focus is to get used to running regularly to build endurance. Don’t worry about speed. Find a friend to run with if you can. It’s usually very helpful to follow a structured training schedule to avoid temptation to run too much (beginner’s over-enthusiasm) or too little (which can lead to panic as race day looms).
Following a 16-week training schedule will get most beginners ready to go. Usually week read more...
Paul Keleher
There are a number of running schedules to be found in running magazines and online as well as suggested meals. If you are a beginner – generally fit (see your doctor if you’re not sure) but not a regular ‘runner’ – then your first focus is to get used to running regularly to build endurance. Don’t worry about speed. Find a friend to run with if you can. It’s usually very helpful to follow a structured training schedule to avoid temptation to run too much (beginner’s over-enthusiasm) or too little (which can lead to panic as race day looms).
Following a 16-week training schedule will get most beginners ready to go. Usually week read more...
answer by Guinevere 4 months ago
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How Long Did It Take The Titanic To Sink After It Hit The Iceberg?
3 years ago - 14 answers
It took the Titanic two hours and forty minutes to sink, after hitting the iceberg at 11:40 pm on the night of April 14 1912. Titanic had already received warnings of icebergs from the steamer SS Amerika and also the Mesaba, but unfortunately, both warnings weren't delivered to the correct place.
cliff1066
After the iceberg was spotted by lookouts, warnings were sent to the bridge, and an attempt to turn and reverse the ship went wrong, ending in a collision between the right side of the ship and the iceberg.
The ship's creator, Thomas Andrews and a few others carried out an inspection on the ship after the collision, and from this it became clear that the sinking of the Titanic was inevitable. After the inspection, a distress signal was sent out, and lifeboats were readied just after midnight, read more...
cliff1066
After the iceberg was spotted by lookouts, warnings were sent to the bridge, and an attempt to turn and reverse the ship went wrong, ending in a collision between the right side of the ship and the iceberg.
The ship's creator, Thomas Andrews and a few others carried out an inspection on the ship after the collision, and from this it became clear that the sinking of the Titanic was inevitable. After the inspection, a distress signal was sent out, and lifeboats were readied just after midnight, read more...
answer by Louise_gorman 3 years ago
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Why Is Dubai Called An Open City?
asked by Merci_25 3 years ago - 1 answer
Dubai is generally referred to as being an 'open' city because although it is situated within the Muslim Gulf States, it is more relaxed about certain values compared to other Gulf states.
For example, women are able to wear 'western' style clothes and alcohol is permitted. It is also easier to travel there as a tourist.
Faithful Chant
However, within other Gulf States, where the state is more traditionally Muslim, women, whether tourists or residents are expected to dress modestly and to avoid showing too much flesh. Alcohol restrictions are also in place and depending on the state can be hard to access.
Dubai is generally viewed as being more open to tourists who do not have to adapt their dress codes, alcohol intake or general outlook in order to visit this country. Nevertheless read more...
For example, women are able to wear 'western' style clothes and alcohol is permitted. It is also easier to travel there as a tourist.
Faithful Chant
However, within other Gulf States, where the state is more traditionally Muslim, women, whether tourists or residents are expected to dress modestly and to avoid showing too much flesh. Alcohol restrictions are also in place and depending on the state can be hard to access.
Dubai is generally viewed as being more open to tourists who do not have to adapt their dress codes, alcohol intake or general outlook in order to visit this country. Nevertheless read more...
answer by Hedgehog 3 years ago
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4 months ago - 2 answers
Lightening can travel ‘upwards’. Huge jets can travel more than 60 km (40 miles) into the ionosphere. This type of lightning is known as “gigantic jets” and are as powerful as the more common cloud-to-ground lightning bolts.
This phenomena was photographed near Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. This type of lightning is relatively uncommon and scientists are yet to discover what type of storm is most likely to produce gigantic jets. The jets are capable of delivering electric charge into the upper atmosphere. This is comparable to ground lightning but the charge actually travels faster and further because there is less resistance in the thinner air up between the clouds and the ionosphere provides less resistance.
Gigantic jets occur very quickly and the only way to read more...
This phenomena was photographed near Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. This type of lightning is relatively uncommon and scientists are yet to discover what type of storm is most likely to produce gigantic jets. The jets are capable of delivering electric charge into the upper atmosphere. This is comparable to ground lightning but the charge actually travels faster and further because there is less resistance in the thinner air up between the clouds and the ionosphere provides less resistance.
Gigantic jets occur very quickly and the only way to read more...
answer by Guinevere 4 months ago
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