Category: Users’ questions

How long did the 2011 earthquake last in Japan? approximately six minutes The magnitude 9.1 (Mw) undersea megathrust earthquake occurred on 11 March 2011 at 14:46 JST (05:46 UTC) in the north-western Pacific Ocean at a relatively shallow depth of 32 km (20 mi), with its epicenter approximately 72 km (45 mi) east of the […]

What is DXCpl used for? The DirectX Control Panel (DXCpl.exe) has dutifully given developers the ability to configure Direct3D debug settings for nearly two decades. But what started as a simple utility for controlling D3D debug output and driver type selection has struggled to keep up with modern DX12 debugging options. How do I force […]

What is the scariest Treehouse of Horror episode? The Simpsons: 13 Of The Scariest Treehouse Of Horror Segments, Ranked 1 “Bad Dream House” Horror Outweighed Its Humor. 2 “The Shinning” Is Just as Creepy As The Movie. 3 “Nightmare Cafeteria” Was Extremely Dark & Morbid. 4 “Nightmare On Evergreen Terrace” Had The Gnarliest Moments. What […]

Can you drive up Mount Seymour? The road to Mt Seymour is designated as a “Winter Tire & Chain Up Route” and requires that vehicles driving on Mount Seymour Road use Winter OR M+S tires in good condition or carry chains between October 1 – March 31. Do you need a pass for Seymour? Seymour […]

Is a ServSafe certification the same thing as a food handlers certification? The ServSafe Manager Certification verifies that a manager or person-in-charge has sufficient food safety knowledge to protect the public from foodborne illness. The ServSafe Food Handler Certificate verifies basic food safety knowledge and is for individuals in food handler employee-level positions. Is safe […]

Can any knife be a kirpan? A kirpan is a ceremonial knife that serves as part of the traditional daily garb of Sikhs around the world. In the United States, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), knives of any kind with blades that are longer than 2.5 inches and that are fixed, are not […]

Will bonjela help a burned mouth? bonjela Complete Plus – for the treatment of 1 to 2 minor mouth ulcers ONLY (<1cm) as well as small wounds of the oral cavity. It is a gel which once applied in the mouth forms a fine and soft film which is intended to protect the wound from […]

Why are the forests being cut down? The ever-growing human consumption and population is the biggest cause of forest destruction due to the vast amounts of resources, products, services we take from it. Direct human causes of deforestation include logging, agriculture, cattle ranching, mining, oil extraction and dam-building. Why are trees getting cut down? Trees […]

Are generic brush heads OK? Although the generic brush heads will get the job done, the bristles in the ones we tested felt stiffer (and a bit prickly, even) compared with the brand-name ones. The ADA recommends using a brush with soft bristles, as firmer brushes are harsher on gums and can lead to wear […]

What happens during hypercapnia? Hypoxia can also lead to a condition called hypercapnia. This occurs when the lungs retain too much carbon dioxide due to breathing difficulties. When you can’t breathe in, it’s likely you won’t be able to breathe out as you should. This may elevate your carbon dioxide levels in your bloodstream, which […]