Category: Lifehacks

Did David Attenborough lose a family member in the tsunami? On the morning of 26 December 2004, she and her family were holidaying on the Khao Lak Beach in Thailand when the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami struck their villa, killing Attenborough, her daughter Lucy and her mother-in-law. What did Attenborough collect as a child? […]

Did the 300 Spartans help win the Battle of Thermopylae? That the 300 Spartans had significant help is one of the parts of the Battle of Thermopylae that has been forgotten in the name of mythmaking. Many like to think these 300 Spartans were the only ones fighting, but they weren’t. How many free Sparta […]

Is Pan a girl DBZ? Pan Appears in GBGT Race Human/Sayian Gender Female How old is Pan Dragon Ball GT? Pan’s appearance in Dragon Ball GT After the end of Dragon Ball Z, Pan is first seen in GT, in (Pan is now 13-14 years old), after the 28th World Martial Arts Tournament, at the […]

How can I reduce 12vdc to 9vdc? To reduce a 12V circuit to 9V, place two resistors in series within the circuit. Find the difference between the two voltages (12V – 9V = 3V) to determine the total amount of resistance needed. What resistor do I need to drop 12V to 3V? take a 12v […]

Is it illegal to ride a bike on the sidewalk in Wisconsin? Bicycling on sidewalks in Wisconsin Wisconsin state law prohibits operating a bicycle on a sidewalk unless “local authorities” permit it. Is it illegal to bike without a helmet in Wisconsin? Wisconsin law considers bicycles to be the same as motor vehicles. Wisconsin law […]

Can I use steel cut oats instead of rolled oats for cookies? We get this question often. Steel cut oats are the texture of a grain like rice or barley, so they require much more cooking than rolled oats. The amount of liquid you use to cook them are also different. Do not substitute rolled […]

Why is 1976 bicentennial year? It was a central event in the memory of the American Revolution. The Bicentennial culminated on Sunday, July 4, 1976, with the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. How many years is a bicentennial? 200 years pertaining to or in honor of a 200th anniversary: bicentennial […]

How can I make my engraving darker? Antiquing: This paint-like process is very simple yet effective if you want to just touch up your engraving and make it a bit darker in order for it to stand out. The jeweler simply rubs the antiquing formula over the engraving, and lets it fill in the carving. […]

What does it mean when you close your eyes and see white flashes? What causes flashes and vitreous detachment? As one grows older, the vitreous humor that fills the center cavity of the eye becomes more liquid and begins to shrink. This causes the vitreous to pull away from retina creating occasional bright bursts of […]

Can Bernese mountain dogs be left alone for 8 hours? Alone Time Berners are loyal dogs who become attached to their family. They prefer to spend time with their people, but with enough exercise and mental stimulation may be left home alone for five to eight hours. They can develop destructive behaviors when lonely, so […]