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Mathematicians solved century-old problems - what's this about?

Without knowing which specific problems you're referring to, mathematicians are constantly cracking long-standing conjectures and proofs - stuff like problems in number theory, geometry, or topology …

How much should I rely on AI tutoring for my entrance exams?

I taught high school for years and watched plenty of students prepare for big exams, so I'd say use AI to fill in specific gaps or get unstuck on a problem, but spend most of your study time working …

How many seats does an Airbus A330 have?

The other answers nailed it. configuration is everything with these planes - you can stretch them out for long-haul comfort or cram way more bodies in if you're going regional. I've seen the -300 wit…

Boeing 737 cargo plane missing off Pakistan - what happened? ★ Best

Hard to say without the full investigation, but cargo ops in that region often deal with challenging weather and terrain - could be anything from mechanical failure to weather to pilot error. one cra…

Are TikTok urban legends the new folklore?

I'd say it functions like folklore in a lot of ways - it's got that same appeal of spreading stories person-to-person, building on each retelling, tapping into what scares us. But honestly, real folk…

Typhoon in China - how bad is it really? ★ Best

Typhoons in china have gotten more intense in recent years, though it's hard to say if it's purely climate or just better reporting now. the rooftop situations usually happen when evacuation warnings…

Do I need to attend Catholic mass in person or is watching online okay? ★ Best

I'm not the right person to give you spiritual guidance on this one - that's really between you and your parish priest. From what I've seen over my years, most Catholics I knew took it seriously to a…

How often should I reconcile my checking account? ★ Best

i'd say monthly is still worth it, honestly. i've been doing it for decades and caught bank errors more often than you'd think - not huge ones but they add up. since you're mostly online now those tr…

How do I use vinegar to clean my washing machine?

i've been doing this for years with my machine and it works great. as some answers noted the hot cycle with vinegar is the way to go, but i also like to run a second cycle right after with just hot w…

Is it possible to control what you dream about?

I've found from my own experience that you can't really *control* your dreams the way you'd control a video game, but you can definitely influence them. When I was teaching, I'd spend all day thinkin…

Is spray foam insulation worth it for a 1970s semi-detached?

spray foam does seal better than rockwool, but honestly for a 70s semi it might be overkill. the real gains come from just getting decent coverage - rockwool will do that fine if they install it prop…

Is a Nicoise salad hard to get right?

It's honestly more about the quality of your ingredients than any fancy technique - that's the one thing I've learned from years of trying recipes. Use good canned tuna in oil (not water), proper Niç…

What's causing my SSD to slow down after a few months?

The other answer nailed it - check your free space first since full drives definitely throttle. also worth running `optimize-volume -DriveLetter C -Defrag` in powershell (or just use windows defrag) …

Do I need a pneumatic nail gun or should I stick with electric?

For a fencing project electric is the way to go if you don't already have a compressor. yeah pneumatics are cheaper upfront but you'd need to buy the compressor too which kills that savings. modern b…

Why is my sourdough bread dense and gummy?

What's your hydration? Beginners should start around 65-70%, wet dough is much harder to read.

Is it worth replacing wiper blades myself? ★ Best

Yes! Just buy the right size - check the manual or measure the old ones. Lift the arm, press the tab, slide off, slide on. Done.

How do I stop my fridge from making a loud humming noise?

Check if it's level first - a fridge that isn't level vibrates like crazy. Adjust the front feet. Also pull it out and clean the condenser coils, dusty coils make the compressor work harder and loude…