A lot of people debate whether or not radar detectors still work and if they worth it, but the short answer to this question is a resounding “yes” – radar detectors still do work. Can humans be detected by radar? Doppler radar cannot detect humans who are stationary or walkingRead More →

A gold hunter claims to have discovered the UK’s largest gold nugget in a Scottish river. The lump of pure gold, which weighs 121.3g (4.2 oz), was unearthed in a mystery location in May this year. The two pieces form a doughnut shape and could be worth £80,000. Do youRead More →

Debarking is banned in the United Kingdom, but Massachusetts and New Jersey are the only U.S. states to have outlawed it. That said, many veterinarians won’t perform the procedure, even if it’s legal in their state. Is debarking a dog legal? Devocalization is the procedure where a dog’s or cat’sRead More →

Here’s What You Need To Remember: During the Vietnam War the U.S. Military issued 90 and 105mm antipersonnel rounds packed with tiny darts to tank and tank destroyer crews. Upon firing, the so-called “flechette” rounds would send a high speed cloud of deadly darts downrange. Are flechettes effective? Typical modernRead More →

On 30 May 2011, the live export trade in Australia was suspended for three months after the release of shocking reports of animal abuse in Indonesian abattoirs. A new regime, the Export Supply Chain Assurance Scheme (‘ESCAS’) was then introduced in order to combat the regulatory problems with the liveRead More →

You are not “breaking the law” per se when you don’t adhere to the HOA rules or pay your HOA fees. Failure to do either of those, however, can still result in serious consequences – e.g, fines, prohibitions on using the community facilities, and, ultimately, the establishment of liens onRead More →

After 30 September 2022, they will no longer be legal tender There is £24billion worth of old paper £20 and £50 notes still in circulation, according to new data from the Bank of England. This is made up of £9billion worth of £20 notes – approximately 450million notes, or eightRead More →

Dowry is an ancient custom, and its existence may well predate records of it. Dowries continue to be expected and demanded as a condition to accept a marriage proposal in some parts of the world, mainly in parts of Asia, Northern Africa and the Balkans. What countries still use aRead More →

Electric Submetering solutions for new construction A property owner or landlord can elect to have a submetering system installed alongside the standard power meters while building their new building. … This allows the building owner work with the electric company to better regulate energy usage throughout the complex. What isRead More →