Category: Engineering

Who came up with the idea of toast? Toasting bread in ancient times was a means of preserving it. The Romans spread the idea of toast throughout Europe, even into Britain, and the colonists brought toast to the Americas. The word ‘toast,’ in fact, comes from the Latin word tostum, meaning scorch or burn. When […]

Can you dig wells in the desert? Wild horses walk through dry brush in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada, near where the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts come together. New research shows wild horses and burros in both deserts can dig wells up to six feet deep to find water. Why are wells dug? With […]

How loud is a drummer? As a drummer and and audio engineer, I’ve always been curious and decided to find out. So, how many decibels loud is a drum set and cymbals? A drum set and cymbals is on average 119dB but can range between 90 and 130dB (decibels) depending on what instruments are being […]

How long is Pee good for in freezer? Do not keep it for longer than 24 hours. The bacteria in the urine sample can multiply if it is not kept in a fridge. How long does it take for a urine test to come back from the lab UTI? The results of a urine culture […]

Can you cook bluegill whole? As the name implies, panfish are small enough to be cooked whole in a pan and can make a great meal. This recipe uses bluegill but any panfish such as crappie, redear, or bluegill would work perfectly. This recipe can be done in a hot skillet or over an open […]

When should I apply corn gluten to my lawn? Contains 100% corn gluten meal, a natural, pre-emergent weed seed preventer. For best results, apply before weeds appear, usually in early Spring and again in late Summer or early fall. Is corn gluten good for grass? Not only does this product offer a natural herbicidal alternative […]

What are the symptoms of nerve damage in the shoulder? What are the symptoms of axillary nerve dysfunction? feel numbness or tingling in the shoulder region. have weakness in the shoulders. have problems with normal physical activities, such as lifting your arms above your head. have difficulty lifting objects. What are the symptoms of nerve […]

How do I get my Internet Explorer toolbar back? The Internet Explorer Menu Bar Approach #1: press and release the ALT key. Internet Explorer showing the menu bar in response to pressing ALT. This will make the menu toolbar appear temporarily, and you can use the keyboard or mouse to access it normally, after which […]

Where are igneous rocks most commonly found? Most igneous rock is buried below the surface and covered with sedimentary rock, and so we do not often see just how much igneous rock there is on Earth. In some places, however, large areas of igneous rocks can be seen at Earth’s surface. What is the most […]

Do guitar cases fit all guitars? Even though there are no true “standard” sizes for guitars, and most manufacturers change sizes and shapes to produce unique tone, most guitars will fit into one of several standard sized cases. Best of all, most manufacturers make cases available for purchase. Are guitar cases universal? Guitar cases are […]