Category: Lifehacks

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 […]

Where does the beaver World badge go? Worn on the left breast of the uniform. These badges are awarded every year a beaver is a member and carries on throughout their time in scouting. Do Beavers earn badges? There’s never any pressure to do badges. Scouts can do as many or as few as they […]

Why does genetic drift occurs in small populations? Random forces lead to genetic drift Typically, genetic drift occurs in small populations, where infrequently-occurring alleles face a greater chance of being lost. Both possibilities decrease the genetic diversity of a population. Genetic drift is common after a population experiences a population bottleneck. Would genetic drift be […]

Can you sandpaper a guitar? You can use a fine grain of sandpaper of to smooth out the wood on the guitar. You’re going to want to work over the entire body of the guitar with a medium grit sandpaper (120 grit) and go back over again with the entire body and use an even […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]