How many years would it take to get to Alpha Centauri? Alpha Centauri is 4.4 light-years away, or nearly 40 trillion kilometers. The fastest spacecraft so far launched into space, the NASA-Germany Helios probes, traveled at 250,000 kilometers per hour. At that speed, it would take the probes 18,000 years to reach the nearest star…
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Why does old music sound different?
Why does old music sound different? Compression: A lot of modern music, especially in the mid 90’s through to about 2010 suffered from the “loudness wars.” Producers were applying heavy compression to the overall sound of the music to make it appear “louder” while not exceeding the hard limits imposed by digital mediums like CDs….
Is the GMAT really that hard?
Is the GMAT really that hard? Is it difficult or an easy exam? GMAT is taken by more than 200,000 people annually and only 6\% of the total takers score 720 or more. What we can understand from these data points is that GMAT is a hard exam and it takes effort to score 700+….
What is the most commonly used chemotherapy drug?
What is the most commonly used chemotherapy drug? Alkylating agents were among the first anti-cancer drugs and are the most commonly used agents in chemotherapy today. What are the best chemotherapy drugs? The most successful cancer drugs in 2019 Neulasta. $1.11 bn. Amgen. Ibrance. $1.13 bn. Pfizer. Opdivo. $1.8 bn. Bristol Myers Squibb. Zytiga. $3.5…
How many female CA are there in India?
How many female CA are there in India? Number of women CAs today stands at about 82000. ICAI started with about 1700 members in 1949. ICAI President, in his message (February 2020) proudly stated that today ICAI and its members are a force to be reckoned with. Who is the first youngest CA in India?…
Are chess puzzles good for the brain?
Are chess puzzles good for the brain? Puzzles are an artificial concoction and will not improve your chess ability or understanding in any way. You are better off studying or playing chess. That is definitely not true. Is 2000 a good chess puzzle rating? Puzzle ratings are usually way higher than all the other ratings…
Is evaporated milk supposed to be sweet?
Is evaporated milk supposed to be sweet? Evaporated milk tastes very similar to regular milk except it’s very slightly thicker and a little bit creamier due to the reduction in water content. It’s not overly sweet since there is no added sugar and still has a fatty, milky flavor. Is evaporated milk high in sugar?…
How can I convert from Hindu to Muslim?
How can I convert from Hindu to Muslim? Firstly you would need to go to a nearby mosque where you will read the kalma / shahada in the presence of the maulana and 2 witnesses. The maulana will give you a Certificate of Conversion to Islam which will be on the masjid’s letter head and…
Why does restaurant food taste better than home cooked food?
Why does restaurant food taste better than home cooked food? He asserts that every worthy restaurant meal has at least one stick of butter in it and notes “that’s why restaurant food tastes better than home food.” The late seasoned chef explains that butter helps mellow out and emulsify sauces so that they reach “that…
Can you put restrictions on Netflix?
Can you put restrictions on Netflix? To give families more control over the TV shows, movies, and games kids watch or play, you can apply your parental controls to each profile rather than to your entire Netflix account. How do I restrict my Netflix settings? How to lock Netflix account? Step by step procedure From…