Category: Lifehacks

How were railways used in WW1? When Britain declared war on Germany in 1914, trains efficiently moved huge numbers of troops and equipment between the Home Front and France. Trains also transported rations, water and coal across Britain and continental Europe in a way not previously possible during conflict. How did soldiers write letters in […]

What does the Yatagarasu symbolize? Yatagarasu as a crow-god is a symbol specifically of guidance. This great crow was sent from heaven as a guide for legendary Emperor Jimmu on his initial journey from the region which would become Kumano to what would become Yamato, (Yoshino and then Kashihara). Why does the Yatagarasu have three […]

How do you add labels in R? To add the labels, we have text() , the first argument gives the X value of each point, the second argument the Y value (so R knows where to place the text) and the third argument is the corresponding label. The argument pos=1 is there to tell R […]

How many Gerenuks are left? There are said to be 95000 gerenuks left in the world. They are near threatened and very vulnerable to being endangered. What does a gerenuk look like? The gerenuk, whose name means “giraffe-necked” in Somali, is an exceptionally long-necked antelope. Their head is small for their size, but their eyes […]

Can I substitute cream cheese with mascarpone? It depends on the flavor you’re looking for, but if you can’t get mascarpone, you can substitute it for cream cheese if you do a few things. First, remove the cream cheese from the fridge and let it warm to room temperature. To make it the same consistency […]

What is coverage criteria in software testing? A coverage criterion is a rule or collection of rules that impose test requirements on a test set [Ammann, Offutt]. The coverage criterion describes test requirements completely and unambiguously. How do you use the cobertura code coverage tool? Configuring the Cobertura Plugin Install the cobertura plugin (via Manage […]

Why is my breast tissue so hard? Your breast tissue may be called dense if you have a lot of fibrous or glandular tissue and not much fat in the breasts. Having dense breast tissue is common. Some women have more dense breast tissue than others. For most women, breasts become less dense with age. […]

How do I do a ternary search? Steps to perform Ternary Search: First, we compare the key with the element at mid1. If found equal, we return mid1. If not, then we compare the key with the element at mid2. If found equal, we return mid2. What is ternary search in data structure? A ternary […]

What are the most common uses for rosemary? The herb contains substances that are useful for improving digestion and increasing circulation. In cooking, rosemary is used as a seasoning in a variety of dishes, such as soups, casseroles, salads, and stews. Use rosemary with chicken and other poultry, game, lamb, pork, steaks, and fish, especially […]

Was the Pearl Harbor attack supposed to be a surprise? The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise, but Japan and the United States had been edging toward war for decades. The United States was particularly unhappy with Japan’s increasingly belligerent attitude toward China. How historically accurate is the movie Pearl Harbor? In addition to […]