Category: Architecture

What is the maximum amount of prism in glasses? Few patients tolerate Fresnel prisms greater than 15 prism diopters (PD) because of blur. An optical shop can fit a ground-in prism up to 8 PD into each lens of the glasses, but with these strongest prisms, one edge of the lens may become ¼” thick […]

What to do if your hamsters eyes are crusted shut? The crust associated with the sticky eye will be holding the eye shut, and pulling it apart can cause damage. Instead, you have to break down and soften the crust that is keeping the eye shut. You can do this by holding the wet cloth […]

How can I restore my Toshiba laptop to factory settings? Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard when powering your laptop, until you see the recovery warning screen. Choose the operating system if prompted. Click Yes to confirm. Choose the preferred option for your recovery process, such as Recovery of Factory Software. […]

What can I use instead of glycerine in royal icing? Glycerin, in any quantity, makes the softest icing of all, but that icing is very difficult to handle and not at all shiny. So, if you can’t find corn syrup and you want a shinier result, glucose is a reasonable substitute; also be sure to […]

What is the least painful way to get rid of a wart? The most common over-the-counter (OTC) approach is to try a gentle acid such as Wartie Liquid, which contains a combination of acids that exfoliates away dead skin cells and then works on the tissue infected by the virus itself. These creams or liquids […]

What is the most popular food in Ethiopia? Sliced beef or lamb, pan-fried in butter, garlic and onion, tibs is one of the most popular dishes among Ethiopians. It comes in a variety of forms, varying in type, size or shape of the cuts of meat used, and can range from hot to mild or […]

Does West Virginia extradite to other states? If a person is accused of committing a crime in West Virginia but has fled to another state, a fugitive warrant may be issued to bring that person back to face charges in West Virginia. This agreement allows West Virginia law enforcement officials to take immediate custody of […]

Do herbivores outnumber carnivores? Herbivores generally greatly outnumber carnivores in terms of individuals and biomass (Owen, 1980). On the other hand, carnivores occur in a wider variety of forms (species). Each species hones these down to the particular combination that works. Why are there fewer top carnivores than herbivores in most land ecosystem? There are […]

How did the Buffalo Soldiers influence Texas history? In addition to protecting frontier settlements, all Buffalo Soldiers regiments surveyed and mapped the vast Texas plains, built and repaired dozens of forts, strung thousands of miles of telegraph lines, and escorted countless wagon trains, stagecoaches, railroad trains, and cattle herds across the southwest. Why were African […]

What problems can happen in drilling for oil in the Gulf of Mexico? Spills Cause the Most Damage As seen with the 2010 Gulf of Mexico explosion, these types of oil spills are possible wherever crews drill for oil offshore. Spills from offshore drilling accidents can also affect coral reefs and marine life. Oiled birds, […]