Category: Architecture

Who invented the earbuds? Nathaniel Baldwin Who invented wireless earbuds? Every day we see people popping in those wireless headphones to play music or talk on the phone. Well listen to this – two Pasadena brothers invented the technology that’s being used around the world! Earl and Cedric Woolfork own and operate One-E-Way, an electronic […]

How did the Hoover vacuum get its name? Name. Although vacuum cleaner and the short form vacuum are neutral names, in some countries (UK, Ireland, USA) hoover is used instead as a genericized trademark, and as a verb. The name comes from the Hoover Company, one of the first and more influential companies in the […]

How hard is it to hotwire a modern car? Cars up until around 1999 can be hot-wired with the standard method which is outlined below. It is true that cars newer than around 2004 are largely impossible to hot-wire. Modern vehicles come with a chip in their key fobs which are required for the ignition […]

Who are Io Europa Ganymede and Callisto? In January 1610, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei discovered four of Jupiter’s moons — now called Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto. He originally referred to the individual moons numerically as I, II, III, and IV. Where do the four names Io Europa Ganymede and Callisto originate from? Jupiter What […]

What are the two effects of a price increase in a monopoly? In a monopoly, the firm will set a specific price for a good that is available to all consumers. The quantity of the good will be less and the price will be higher (this is what makes the good a commodity). The monopoly […]

How do you make a wired cat tail? To wire the tail, cut a piece of wire twice as long as the tail, plus 12 inches, from a roll of standard household wire that is about half the weight of a clothes hanger. Fold the wire in the center and insert it into the tail. […]

How can I tell if my Gucci watch is real? Spotting a fake Gucci watch Check the back of the watch case. This is the first and most obvious check you can do. Check the quality of the watch face. Check for the words’ Swiss-made’ Examine the watch hands. Feel the weight of the watch. […]

How serious is a tumor in the uterus? Although uterine fibroids usually aren’t dangerous, they can cause discomfort and may lead to complications such as a drop in red blood cells (anemia), which causes fatigue, from heavy blood loss. Rarely, a transfusion is needed due to blood loss. What does it mean to have a […]

Why did UPS not leave package at door? If a package requires a signature, the UPS Driver can’t leave it. If it does not require a signature and the driver won’t leave it, he may not have the option. If the area is considered unsafe or if a package has been stolen at the address, […]

What is the hardest bar exam to pass? Top 10 Hardest Bar Exams 1. California. We all probably saw this one coming. Louisiana. Washington. Prior to July 2013, the Washington bar exam was an essay-only format focusing exclusively on Washington law, which made it more difficult than other more predictable exams. Oregon. Nevada. Virginia. Arkansas. […]