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How much do NHL players spend on sticks? Most sticks NHL players use cost $200. How much does hockey cost a year? According to a Utah State survey, a family can expect to spend an average of around $7,000 a year on youth ice hockey—with an upper limit that hits close to $20,000. And if […]

Can I use instant yeast instead of brewers yeast? Brewer’s yeast is often used when a baker wants to add more flavor to bread, but active dry yeasts such as Red Star baking yeast can be substituted for brewer’s yeast with ease. Substitute a little less than half of the active dry yeast for the […]

What date do the Nordic countries celebrate Christmas? December 13th Why do Nordic countries celebrate Christmas on the 24th? Celebrating on the 24th of December It is, in fact, a part of the Nordic culture to celebrate most holidays on the eve of. The reason for this is the way the Nordic countries used to […]

Who was Private Dancer written for? Mark Knopfler wrote this song for his band Dire Straits, but realized that it didn’t work with a guy singing it, so he pitched it to Turner, who was beginning her comeback. How old was Tina Turner in Private Dancer? When she was 45, the age when many pop […]

What did Skinner teach pigeons? The pigeons were trained by Skinner to peck at a target, and they rewarded with food when they completed the task correctly. Skinner designed a missile that carried pigeons which could see the target through the windows. The pigeons kept pecking. They had been trained, conditioned to do so. What […]

Was the Jack and Rose love story real? No. Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater, portrayed in the movie by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, are almost entirely fictional characters (James Cameron modeled the character of Rose after American artist Beatrice Wood, who had no connection to Titanic history). The movie’s love story is also […]

How long does lasagne keep in the fridge? 3-5 days Can I prepare lasagne in advance? You can make it ahead. The lasagna needs at least 5 hours to chill and let the sauce soften the noodles, but you can definitely make it the night before—even four days before—and bake it when you need it. […]

How long is the drive from Jackson MS to Nashville TN? 6 hours, 7 minutes How far is it from Jackson MS to Nashville TN? 418 miles How far is Mississippi to Nashville TN? Distance from Mississippi to Nashville is 486 kilometers. This air travel distance is equal to 302 miles. The air travel (bird […]

How can I withdraw my PF amount after leaving my job? EFP Withdrawal Procedure (How to Initiate a Claim) Visit the Payroll or the H.R department in your company 2 months after the last working day. Make sure you carry chequebook for submitting a crossed cheque. The representatives will hand over Form 19 and 10C […]

What type of poetry is Langston Hughes known for? jazz poetry What does the poem Dreams by Langston Hughes? ‘Dreams’ by Langston Hughes encourages readers to hold fast to their desires and goals, because without them, life is bleak and without hope. In ‘Dreams,’ Hughes employs the use of a metaphor more than once when […]