It seems that I often have brain cramps where I can’t remember simple conversions. While I can usually reason how many quarts are in a gallon, there are other conversions that I can’t remember. I used to use Google for all of my conversion questions. But as I write this, I am wondering how many yards and meters there are in four miles (clearly a common wondering) but don’t feel like running multiple searches. READ MORE >>
Have you ever wondered how you are related to someone else? Let’s say you just met your grandmother’s aunt. What do you call that person? Wolfram Alpha can help you to figure out how to describe exactly how you are related to someone else. READ MORE >>
If you’re reading this, chances are you know how to search the internet for information. A certain kind of person enjoys debating the merits of using Google over Bing or discussing how AskJeeves is sorely missed.
But there is another way to find specific information on the internet. Wolfram Alpha, which refers to itself as a “knowledge engine,” is a little different than a search engine. READ MORE >>