How much water does a fire truck hold?
So I asked one of the firemen and this is what I learned: The typical truck holds 400 to 500 gallons of water, which is only enough to put out a "trash-bin fire" (or a taxi cab fire). A real structure fire requires at least one supply line from the hydrant.
What was the first metal used by man?
Over 4,000 years ago, when it was discovered that minerals could be melted, curiosity led man to combine melted metals (alloys). By accident they made bronze by adding tin to copper (the Bronze Age). Another combination of zinc and copper made brass.
How long would it take to read all the information on the internet?
It would take 57,000 years according to these info-graphs which probably don't include Twitter, Facebook status updates and private blogs. I mean, those would keep you occupied until the end of time. Or maybe the end of time comes in 57,000 years.
Why was Eisenhower's nickname Ike?
One often asks how Dwight D. Eisenhower came by the nickname, 'Ike.' It turns out 'Ike' was an Eisenhower family nickname. Eisenhower and all five of his brothers were nicknamed 'Ike,' at one time or another. 3.
Why is a lemon so sour?
If you've ever taken a bite out of a lemon, you already know they pack some serious sour power. This is because they contain citric acid, which is a weak organic acid found in many fruits and vegetables. True to their name, citrus fruits have particularly high concentrations of citric acid.