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How does the timer on a toaster work? The electromagnet attracts the piece of metal on the handle, holding the bread in the toaster. The simple circuit acts as a timer. A capacitor charges through a resistor, and when it reaches a certain voltage it cuts off the power to the electromagnet. The spring immediately […]

Are there 8 point sockets? Wright Tool 379 3/8″ Drive Special 8 Point Standard Socket Set (11-Piece) What is the point of a 12 point socket? The additional points make these sockets easier to connect with the heads of fasteners. This is ideal if you are trying to work on a fastener that is hard […]

What is the average time for a half marathon? For males, the average half marathon finish time is 1:55:26. For females, the average half marathon finish time is 2:11:57. Who holds the world record for the half marathon? Kibiwott Kandie Why are Kenyans so fast? Several factors have been proposed to explain the extraordinary success […]

How do you use fancy? fancy something Fancy a drink? I fancied a change of scene. She didn’t fancy (= did not like) the idea of going home in the dark…. Fancy! She’s never been in a plane before. fancy doing something Fancy meeting you here! fancy something ‘She remembered my name after all those […]

How many Stanley Cups does the Detroit Redwings have? 11 Stanley Cups Has any NHL team won back-to-back Stanley Cups? The Tampa Bay Lightning won their second Stanley Cup in just over nine months, defeating the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 to claim back-to-back titles in seasons that were bunched together by the Covid-19 pandemic. Montreal, the […]

Are you required by law to file a federal tax return? Generally, if your total income for the year doesn’t exceed certain thresholds, then you don’t need to file a federal tax return. The amount of income that you can earn before you are required to file a tax return also depends on the type […]

How is caffeine removed from tea? Methylene Chloride: Using this method, caffeine is removed by soaking tea leaves in methylene chloride directly or indirectly, by soaking the water (used to remove the caffeine) in methylene chloride and then returning the water to the tea for re-absorption of flavors and oils. What affects caffeine content in […]

Why do my hard boiled eggs have a film on them? Why is this? In fresh eggs the albumen sticks to the inner shell membrane more strongly than it sticks to itself because of the more acidic environment of the egg. The white of a freshly laid egg has a pH between 7.6 and 7.9 […]

Why do ambulances use red lights? It means that the ambulance is on an emergency call. The lights are left on to warn others that there may be people working in and around the truck, so they should slow down and leave a wide berth between the ambulance and their vehicle. Can ambulance go through […]

What does EXL mean on a Honda? 2018 Honda Accord EX-L. Includes EX features plus: Leather-Trimmed Interior. Driver Seat Memory. Available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ What does EXL stand for in EXL Services? EXL » Excel Trust, Inc. Business – NASDAQ Symbol Advertisement: Excel Trust, Inc. is symbolized as EXL which falls under Consumer Services […]