Category: Architecture

Can stucco be used on interior walls? Stucco, roughly textured cement or plaster, is typically found on exterior walls. When used on interior walls, the coarse finish can add depth, interest and visual warmth. Interior stucco can be painted any color to match the surrounding decor and is a way to give a new home […]

When was my Iver Johnson shotgun made? If the gun has a serial number with no letter prefix, it was made between 1909 and 1919. If the gun has a single letter prefix, it was made between 1920 and 1929. If the gun has a two letter prefix it was made between 1930 and 1939. […]

How did the location of the Himalaya Mountains benefit India? The Himalaya Mountains are located along India’s northern border. This mountain range is the highest in the world and forms a natural border between the Indian subcontinent and much of Asia. Water from glaciers in the Himalaya Mountains feeds northern India’s major rivers. How do […]

How do you send a fax to an international number? Send an International Fax via Fax Machine Put the document you want to fax into the fax machine’s document feeder. Dial “011” if sending the fax from North America. Dial the desired country code. Press the “Send” button to transmit the fax. Open your Internet […]

Why is gambling allowed in Las Vegas? In an attempt to lift the state out of the hard times of the Great Depression, the Nevada state legislature votes to legalize gambling. Located in the Great Basin desert, few settlers chose to live in Nevada after the United States acquired the territory at the end of […]

What age should a female dog be spayed? 6 months Can you spay an 8 week old puppy? Androgens produced in the testes play a role in muscle and skeletal development. Note that advocacy groups such as the ASPCA say it’s safe to spay and neuter puppies and kittens as young as 8 weeks old, […]

What is the purpose of a ram pump? The basic principle behind ram pumps is to use a large amount of water falling a short distance to pump a small amount of water to a higher elevation. Typically, only 2% to 20% of the water flowing through a ram pump system will actually be delivered […]

How many guitars are in Freebird? Despite having three guitarists, “Free Bird” opens with an organ as the lead instrument, giving the guitars more impact when they arrive. In early versions of the song, this section was done on piano, but Al Kooper convinced the band that organ was the way to go. What guitar […]

Are geisha allowed to have children? The population of geisha at this time was also surprisingly high, roughly equivalent to the numbers of young women within the profession; geisha no longer retired young when they found a patron, and were less likely than other women of the same age to have both children and an […]

Can you use your fireplace on a windy day? Never use a fireplace during high winds, especially if you have a wood shake roof. Make sure tree branches are cleared at least 10 feet from the chimney opening. Store paper, kindling, and other flammable material at least three feet from the fireplace. Store cooled ashes […]