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Which is the biggest threat to society, knowledge or ignorance? Ignorance, by it's nature of being the foundation for bigotry,hatred of things or people of which it has no knowledge.It is counter to the evolution of invention and thought which is necessary for a society to grow and prosper,providing opportunity for humanity to better the lot of those in need.While some may say we are doing a poor job in many countries of being a good steward of the...

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How far can the naked human eye see, without any means of magnification? On earth for pratical purposes given the curvature of the earth at or near sea level, the distance the eye can see on a clear unobstructed day is 16 miles, just another interpretation of distance possible.

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Is there a law regarding how many hours a trucker can drive each day? To expand a little on the answer given, the 8 day 70 hour clock is for operations that are 24/7 businesses, there is also a 7 day 60 hour restriction for companies that do not operate arond the clock. In addition there are allowances for a 2 hour extension in one service period that allows for inclimate weather or other instances where a driver has been delayed through no fault of there own...

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How do truckers stay awake during long hauls? First let me qualify my answer by saying I am a fleet manager for a regional transportation company based in the DFW area of Texas, the vast majority of drivers are professionals who go about the day to day task of driving the same way you would at your desk, warehouse, retail environment or any other job for which you are paid to make a living. They take safety seriously and know their...

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