Category: Architecture

What is the purpose of a surfactant in a cleaning product? Surfactants are compounds used in an array of cleaning products for their ability to lower the surface tension of water, in essence making the molecules slipperier, so they are less likely to stick to themselves and more likely to interact with oil and grease. […]

Does grapefruit affect cholesterol medication? Statins are medicines that lower your cholesterol. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice affects some statins. Do not drink grapefruit juice if you’re taking simvastatin. Grapefruit juice increases the level of simvastatin in your blood and makes side effects more likely. Why can’t you eat grapefruit while taking atorvastatin? Grapefruit contains a […]

How long did it take to build Hawa Mahal? It took four years to plan and it was said that Jai Singh actually laid down the foundation of the city himself in 1727. He continued to monitor the construction of the city to make sure it followed the traditional Rajput architectural design. Why is Jaipur […]

How much is my Gulbransen piano worth? The big old Gulbransen type of piano could sell for $1000 if it is in very good original condition which is rare. Normally they will be quite worn out but easy to sell for a few hundred if they are functional but able to be improved with some […]

What wood is best for guitar necks? Guitar Tone Woods Rosewood. Fingerboard Woods. Maple. Rosewood. Neck Woods. Wenge. Maple. This is the traditional Fender neck wood. Rosewood. A Rosewood neck will give great sustain while also smoothening out the highs. Mahogany. Mahogany makes for a very stable neck due to it’s even density reducing the […]

How do you say owl in Welsh? In welsh, an owl is known as a gwdihŵ, pronounced ‘good-ee-hoo’ – perfectly mimicking the owl’s signature hoot. What owl means? People generally consider owl as symbols of wisdom and knowledge, thanks to the endless owl mythology and folklore references. Owl symbolism can also mean transition and time. […]

How do you respond when your crush confesses to you? It might be just a thank you text or taking time to consider what you want….Consider one of these, based on your feelings, keeping it short and simple since it’s a text: “I like you too!” “I don’t think of you that way.” “I need […]

How do you treat German measles in babies? There isn’t any real treatment for measles. Sometimes getting the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine within the first three days after being exposed to the virus can prevent the disease. The best advice for people who are already sick is to rest and give the body […]

How do lead pencils work? The lead in a mechanical pencil is not connected to the outer casing, and so is able to move freely when you want it to. When you click a button on your pencil (or something similar), a spring pushes the lead forwards a set amount; only a little at a […]

Does BPH cause urinary incontinence? Some men with an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH for short) eventually start to experience urinary incontinence, the involuntary discharge of urine. The incontinence can be related to overactive bladder, one of the changes in bladder function caused by BPH. How does benign prostatic hyperplasia affect urinary […]