Tailhook. A tailhook is a metal hook installed on the tail of an aircraft. It's purpose is to come into contact with steel cables that are installed on the deck of an aircraft carrier, during landing. The tailhook snags the cables, and the cables then drag the aircraft to a stop. The cables (which are called arresting cables) are necessary because the brakes on the aircraft's wheels are not powerful enough to make the aircraft slow down and stop.
Tare Weight. The term 'Tare Weight' refers to the weight of a container,without the product it contains. Tare weight also refers to the weight of a truck,without the cargo it contains.
Tennessee Fire Incident. On October 6,2010,it was reported that there was a fire in the town of South Fulton,Tennessee. A man named Gene Cranick stood by,and watched his house burn to the ground. Local firefighters allowed his house to burn but they nothing to stop the fire. The fire department said that Mr. Cranick had failed to pay a $75 fee to the local fire department. Since he had not paid the fee,they felt that he was not entitled to any fire protection. Cranick offered to pay the $75 fee in cash,on the spot,while his house was burning,but the firefighters weren't interested,and they just stood by and watched Mr. Cranicks' house burn.
