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How did the Chunnel tunnels stay lined up to meet in the middle?
When digging from opposite sides under the ocean, how did engineers keep the two tunnels lined up to connect? I wouldn't think GPS signals would reach under water and rock, so what did they use?
4 AnswersEngineering8 years agoWhat is the mini guitar called that Zooey Deschanel is playing in this video?
Is it just a really small acoustic guitar or is there a name for this type of instrument? Thank you.
Other - Music9 years agoIf a car is using antifreeze, but there is no visible leak, then where is it going?
I have a 1999 Ford Taurus that I must add antifreeze to every week, but there is no sign of a leak. What could be causing this and how can I fix it? Thank you.
4 AnswersMaintenance & Repairs1 decade agoBefore a judge subpoenaed the tapes, could President Nixon have legally destroyed them?
Were the taped conversations in the oval office considered government property or private property? Thank you.
2 AnswersGovernment1 decade agoWhat causes the oil pressure light to come on only when idling in gear on 99 Taurus?
Once the accelerator is pressed, the light goes out. If the car is shifted to park, the light goes out. The temperature gauge also rises until the car starts moving again. This mainly happens at red lights when the car is stopped in gear and idling. Thank you for any information you can provide.
4 AnswersMaintenance & Repairs1 decade agoIs cactus soil all that is needed for a terrarium or are there layers of materials?
I plan on using an acrylic aquarium with a light on the top. Should I just fill the bottom with cactus soil and add the plants or are there more steps? Thank you for your answer.
2 AnswersGarden & Landscape1 decade agoWhat is the name of that tall glass building in London that looks like a rocket ship?
It is the building on the right in this picture:
4 AnswersLondon1 decade agoHow will GMAC Bank be affected by the future of the auto manufacturer?
If the auto manufacturer, General Motors, continues to lose money, will the bank be affected or are they separate? Thank you.
1 AnswerCorporations1 decade agoHow fast of a wireless router do I need to watch Netflix's streaming movies?
I want to be able to watch the movies from Netflix on a laptop that is connected through WiFi. Thank you.
Computer Networking1 decade agoIf a retailer sends you a coupon for 35% off for the first 10,000 people and 20% for everyone after, am I wron?
Am I wrong to not want to buy from them because I have been told that the coupon is now worth the lesser amount? I feel like they promised me one deal and then changed it without any way for me to know if anyone received the better deal. Am I just being greedy?
1 AnswerPolls & Surveys1 decade agoWhy do brokerage firms only communicate verbally (no email or fax replies)?
4 AnswersInvesting1 decade agoAny recommendations for films from the UK? I've seen Starter for 10 and want to see more.?
It can be comedy or drama. I'm not familiar with films from the UK so recommendations of current or classic films would be appreciated. Thank you.
3 AnswersMovies1 decade agoCan someone explain Barack Obama's joke about the Waldorf Astoria and the Russian Tea Room?
Barak Obama said " I do love the Waldorf-Astoria, though. You know, I hear that from the doorstep you can see all the way to the Russian tea room." What did he mean by this?
7 AnswersCurrent Events1 decade agoIf every American bought a 3 million dollar home, it's only 1 billion. So where do they get 700 billion?
Supposedly, the bulk of these bad investments involve mortgages packaged together and sold to investors. The U.S. population is about 300 million people. If every one of them bought a 3 million dollar home and defaulted, it's 900 million. Add in investor profit at 100 percent and it's 1.8 billion. So where does it jump to 700 billion?
5 AnswersCurrent Events1 decade agoWhy wouldn't the judge allow potential jurors to be asked if they consider OJ Simpson to be a murderer?
Wouldn't that reveal a bias?
7 AnswersLaw & Ethics1 decade agoHow does an Obama/Clinton ticket compensate for McCain's military experience in managing the war?
John McCain's military experience is his best asset as a candidate as the war in Iraq and Afghanistan will be a big factor in the election.
20 AnswersElections1 decade agoWhy is it a tradition to play Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" at Red Sox games?
Is that really true? It's a great song, but how does it relate to baseball?
4 AnswersBaseball1 decade agoHow did the Channel Tunnel builders navigate underground to meet in the middle?
The tunnel between Britain and France was dug from both coasts and met in the middle (under the ocean). How did they keep the tunnel boring machines lined up? There's no GPS underground.
7 AnswersEngineering1 decade agoAre products sweetened with Splenda or Equal bad for dieters?
2 AnswersDiet & Fitness1 decade ago