The nautical mile was also originally based on a fraction of the distance from pole to equator, as 1 minute of arc. So by definition, 10,000 km = (60 x 90) = 5400 nautical miles. (View Post)

So, to be clear, should carbon emissions count against the importing or the exporting country? There are two contradictory views in this thread. One, that our imports from China and India should coun… (View Post)

Good luck guys. I am aiming to drop 6kg, which would take me from light-heavy to middleweight. Last winter I was a cruiserweight. What's this, though? Another box of matchmakers? Don't mind if I do. (View Post)

This is my favourite, titled "I promise this story about microwaves is interesting". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tdiKTSdE9Y 7.6 million views (View Post)

To reduce the debt (in real terms) the deficit has to be lower than inflation. (View Post)