What makes oxygen so life-friendly?

Nothing. Oxygen is not friendly to life. Not at all. When life originated on this planet, there was no free oxygen in the air. Oxygen didn't become present until Cyanobacteria, the first oxygen…

Top stories for Long   What makes oxygen so life-friendly? Franklin Veaux • Answered April 20, 2018 Nothing. Oxygen is not friendly to life. Not at all. When life originated on this planet, there was no free oxygen in the air. Oxygen didn't become present until Cyanobacter... Read more » 8K 120   Your response is private Was this worth your time? This helps us show content you find valuable. Absolutely not Definitely yes   I am in the passenger seat napping. The driver went to get something at the store and left the car idling. Could a cop give me a ticket for DUI if I'm sleeping in the car? Adam Turner, Better appreciated for my comments • Answered December 27 I was in that exact situation. A friend and I were coming back from a concert, about an hour and a half drive. It was the middle of winter, and most of the ride was through ... Read more » 976 15   Would Mickey's strategy of fighting right-handed in Rocky 2 realistic? Jawed Akrim, Boxing fan, big-fight analyst, tactician & historian • Answered December 18 In theory, there is some sound boxing rationale behind Mickey's decision to switch Rocky from his usual southpaw stance to conventional orthodox. But the actual execution o... Read more » 71 13   Who were some of the most ruthless founders in history? Sean Kernan • Answered October 20, 2021 Anyone who has studied McDonald's' founder for more than five minutes knows he was ruthless, especially in his early days. He famously said that if he saw a competitor drow... Read more » 12.2K 307   If the British do not maintain regular gun ownership, will they be able to repel a land invasion by enemy forces? Darren Reslis, former Soldier at British Armed Forces (1987-2008) • Answered November 27 Where to start :) Land Invasion? If you go on this thing called "Google" and type in 'Great Britain', this will appear Now, I know it is complicated, but the blue bits are mad... Read more » 107 44   As a parent, what did your child's school do that made you say "you can't be serious…"? Di Walters, Licensed Practical Nurse (2007-present) • Answered January 10 When my son was in first grade, I got a call from his school, telling me that another parent notified his teacher that we might be terrorists. This was in 2002, so not that... Read more » 178 2   Why is Trump being held responsible for the trillion plus deficit in 2020? James Elefante, BA Mathematics & Computer Science, University of California, Santa Barbara (1978) • Updated January 23, 2020 The numbers are in! Before the BIG tax break for corporations their rate was 34%, which many people argued was one of the highest taxable rates in the world. But it was ack... Read more » 2.8K 524   How do I check a car engine when buying a used car? Asked in Cars and Automobile • Answered by James Royal Apple • October 3 You want to do a few things when checking the engine. Don't start the car unless it's cold *dealers will start it up before you arrive, ask them not to do that. Look with you... Read more » 814 87   What are the practical benefits of wearing a chef hat? Alice Twain, lives in İtaly (1971-present) • Answered November 21 The high chef hat had three main functions. In first place it identified the chefs, making the kitchen hierarchy visible. Secondly their shape allowed for the heat from the... Read more » 237 4   Do Android charger cords generally lose their effectiveness over time? Dave Haynie, Electrical engineer and part-time mad scientist • Updated June 26, 2024 To put it bluntly, USB cables do wear out, regardless of the device's operating system. And that's because they're supposed to. The basic USB Type A jack you have on a PC is... Read more » 1.8K 68   What do people remember in their last moments? Asked in A glimpse beyond existence • Answered by Someone • September 15 "Hi Susie, thanks for coming but I really, really want to get out.Please live a happy life with my child ." "I am not gonna come out .Am i?" These were the last words of medi... Read more » 252 42   Did Earth ever have more than one moon? Nathanael Hardy, Lifelong amateur astronomer • Answered March 10, 2024 Around 4.5 billion years ago, when the Solar System was brand new, Earth shared its orbit with another planet. This planet, Theia, was about the size of Mars. The thing is,... Read more » 1.4K 185 Read more in your feed

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Was Einstein as smart as we make him out to be?

No. He was more of a genius. If you don't have a degree in physics, it's probably impossible for you to comprehend just how outrageously smart he was. He made important contributions in basica…

Top stories for Long   Was Einstein as smart as we make him out to be? Mats Andersson, M Sc. Physics & Computer Science, Uppsala University (1991) • Answered February 5, 2021 No. He was more of a genius. If you don't have a degree in physics, it's probably impossible for you to comprehend just how outrageously smart he was. He made important contr... Read more » 15.1K 405   What happens to a country which has no soverenity? Steven Haddock, B.A. in Political Science • Answered December 14 It's a bit of an inconvenience, but you can get around it. At present, there's only one really good example of this - the Republic of China, better known to the world as Tai... Read more » 1.2K 71   What's the most damaging rumor you've faced, and how did you overcome it? Di Walters, Licensed Practical Nurse (2007-present) • Answered December 24 I'm a nurse and I used to work in a colonoscopy center. At the time, I had long blonde hair and so did another nurse. We were, also, both very tall. One day, a patient made ... Read more » 1.2K 14   Trump said that Lester Holt "got caught fudging my tape on Russia." We all saw the tape (over and over and over). So, what is Trump talking about? Where and how did Lester Holt "fudge" his taped interview of Trump? Helen Childs, former NOW RETIRED at Caltrans (1964-2000) • Answered August 31, 2018 I saw and heard Trump telling Lester Holt in that interview that he fired Comey to put an end to the Russia investigation. Along with millions of other Americans, I watched... Read more » 2.4K 285   Why is it not acceptable to stand and urinate while incarcerated? Brett Mason, studied Business • Answered September 29 I got arrested for pot and detained at a temporary jail. I knew that I would be released, but had to wait to be processed. There were 3 cells and the rest of the room was a... Read more » 2K 212   What is the general opinion of teachers on giving homework assignments? Matthew Bates, M.A. Teaching & English, DePaul University (2009) • Answered January 4 I will speak for myself. Here's what I've noticed in my 17 years of teaching: Most parents of academically advanced students want their child to have homework. They think th... Read more » 543 64   Do Android charger cords generally lose their effectiveness over time? Dave Haynie, Electrical engineer and part-time mad scientist • Updated June 26, 2024 To put it bluntly, USB cables do wear out, regardless of the device's operating system. And that's because they're supposed to. The basic USB Type A jack you have on a PC is... Read more » 1.8K 68   Why are illegal immigrants able to get jobs when Americans face job shortages? Neil Hansen • Answered December 9 There is a severe shortage of registered nurses. Illegals aren't taking those jobs. They don't have the education or ability to get licensed. Roofing. When I was in my 20s w... Read more » 1.3K 268   Is it legal for a lawyer to employ bluffing as a strategy? In "A Few Good Man" Tom told a witness he has two airman sitting in court as rebuttal witnesses to testify the existence of the earlier flight while the airmen has no knowledge of the flight. Michael W., Consulting Engineer (1998-present) • Answered December 6 My recollection of the movie was confirmed when I found the screenplay online. You see, defense counsel Lt. Kaffee (Cruise) states the following… There was no flight that lef... Read more » 489 27   Apart from base-2, do any non-base-10 numerical systems lend themselves to particular optimizations or advantages? Håkon Hapnes Strand, Data Scientist • Answered June 28, 2020 I once enrolled in a rather esoteric university course called the History of Mathematics. As part of the course, we were required to perform calculations using historical n... Read more » 2K 91   Why are Europeans poorer than Americans? Asked in Anita Cole's Space • Answered by Anita Cole • December 29 My son moved from Europe to the US three years ago, settling in Houston, TX. He has a well-paying job in IT, and in fact, his monthly take-home pay is about double mine. Yo... Read more » 3.1K 437   As an INFJ, what is the one thing you wish you could tell people? Asked in INFJs • Answered by Omar Delawar • March 15, 2024 I am afraid it won't just be one thing. Even if I love you, I need my space and solitude to recharge. I prioritize respect over popularity. I'm happy to share my perspective b... Read more » 1.6K 73 Read more in your feed

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