Quizzes at Fun Trivia Fun Trivia | quizzes Quizzes | games Games | community People | services Services | help Help | me Me
New Player - Log In
Currently 7368 players online.   Trivia games, quizzes, and contests - FREE !     Get Started! quiz register


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered

  • Revisited

  • Your Questions


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #


    110,589 questions asked
    381,988 replies


    Archives

    I would appreciate it if somone could help me out on this one. I vaguely recall reading an article which describes how a ship used a concentrated volume of sound to ward off some pirates which were attempting to illegally board the ship, and in so doing so successfully fended the pirates off by causing them to become disorientated. What was this new technique called and how was it so effective?

    Question #64575. Asked by youngirishpsychologi.

    lanfranco

    		I think this long-range acoustic device is what you're talking about:


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_range_acoustic_device

    Apr 12 06, 3:04 PM
    youngirishpsychologi

    		Thanks, that's exactly what I was looking for.

    Apr 15 06, 6:51 AM

    Create a Free FunTrivia ID to add to, request more/new answers, or edit this entry

    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    I vaguely recall seeing self-heating cans that automatically heated up their ingredients when you opened them. When were they invented, how did they work and why didn't they take off?

    I am used to ward off evil spirits and prevent accidents. You wear me to promote health as well. What am I?

    I vaguely recall hearing that CD's and audio-cassettes are not as permanent media for storing music as was once thought. Is this true and if so, what process causes this, how many years do they take to become unplayable and can I slow this process down?

    I started last week reading in the paper (I'm sure it was 'The Daily Mirror') an article on the front page saying that Camilla Parker Bowles WILL be Queen unless so many countries sign something. Can anyone tell me which countries have to sign what in order for Camilla to not be Queen?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 So I Married an Axe Murderer
    I absolutely love this movie and hope you enjoy the quiz.
    		So I Married an Axe Murderer Average
    10 Q
    jeffk1976
    Dec 20 03
    2247 plays
    2 "So I Married an Axe Murderer"... Or Did I?
    This is a hidden details quiz about one of my favourite movies. Good luck!
    		So I Married an Axe Murderer Average
    10 Q
    bananasunite
    Aug 04 04
    1905 plays
    3 So-Called Chaos
    Hello, and welcome to a quiz on the album "So-Called Chaos" by Alanis Morissette.
    		Morissette, Alanis Average
    10 Q
    blethar
    Apr 08 05
    210 plays


    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.