What Are a Statute and a Nautical Mile?
What Are a Statute and a Nautical Mile? The statute mile is a unit for measuring distance on land. It is equivalent as we all know, to 1760 yards or 5280 feet. The...
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How Far Away Is the Horizon?
The distance to the horizon, the imaginary line where the sky seems to meet the earth, depends on how high our eyes are above the level of the land we are looking...
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What Do We Mean by a Water Table?
Not far below the surface of the land there is a zone where the soil is saturated (filled) with water. The topmost level of this saturated zone is called the water...
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Is a Turtle the Same as a Tortoise?
Is a Turtle the Same as a Tortoise? Yes. A turtle is the same as a tortoise. There is some confusion over the name of this familiar reptile. Often it is...
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Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet?
Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet? No. Contrary to this popular belief, cats do sometimes fail to land safely on all four feet. But usually, a cat manages to twist...
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