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Answer to Which is the biggest threat to society, knowledge or ignorance?

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:32:02 -0800

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...

Answer to How far can the naked human eye see, without any means of magnification?

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:07:12 -0700

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.

Answer to Is there a law regarding how many hours a trucker can drive each day?

Thu, 11 May 2006 06:03:28 -0700

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...

Answer to How do truckers stay awake during long hauls?

Thu, 04 May 2006 07:50:28 -0700

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...