Category: Engineering

Why do I hiccup when drunk? But, as Gina Sam, M.D., told Shape, drinking alcohol is particularly hiccup-inducing, since “alcohol promotes acid reflux and that could [irritate] the esophagus.” This could, in turn, irritate the vagus nerve within the esophagus, which triggers those dreaded hiccups. What causes hiccups after eating or drinking? Some causes of […]

What is the meaning of fad in fashion? noun. A fashion that is taken up with great enthusiasm for a brief period of time; a craze. What is fad and classic fashion? A classic fashion is a style that lasts for several seasons, sometimes even years, and is accepted by a wide range of people. […]

What forces act on a hockey puck? For example, if I take a slap shot on a hockey puck, from what I understand, the forces acting on the puck are friction, the normal force, and the puck’s weight. Which of the following is a statement of Newton’s second law? Newton’s second law of motion is […]

How do you address an envelope to Mr and Mrs? Address a married couple using “Mr.” and “Mrs.” followed by the shared last name. For example, “Mr. and Mrs. Doe.” Which is correct Mr and Mrs or Mrs and Mr? “Mr and Mrs” is the traditional format used when writing the names of the invitees […]

What causes an automatic transmission to slip out of gear? Transmission bands can become worn or broken, which will cause the transmission to slip. Bands are what link the gears in the automatic transmission together. Bands and clutch plates throughout the transmission and in the torque converter may become worn or burned out from inadequate […]

Does Veet hair removal darken the skin? FACT: Veet Hair Removal Cream doesn’t make your skin darker. You don’t need to worry about your skin darkening when you use Veet. Skin darkening is a reaction to irritation and when used correctly, Veet Hair Removal Cream won’t irritate your skin. Does hair removal cream cause dark […]

How do British people say hiccup? Below is the UK transcription for ‘hiccup’: Modern IPA: hɪ́kəp. Traditional IPA: ˈhɪkʌp. 2 syllables: “HIK” + “up” What’s the meaning of hiccuping? 1. a quick, involuntary inhalation that follows a spasm of the diaphragm and is suddenly checked by closure of the glottis, producing a short, relatively sharp […]

Who named a perfume for her fashion shows on the fifth of each month? Chanel told her master perfumer, Ernest Beaux, whom she had commissioned to develop a new fragrance, “I present my dress collections on the fifth of May, the fifth month of the year and so we will let this sample number five […]

How old is Walter Matthau? 79 years (1920–2000) What nationality is Walter Matthau? American Is Walter Matthau alive? Deceased (1920–2000) How much was Walter Matthau worth? Walter Matthau Net Worth: Walter Matthau was an American actor who had a net worth of $10 million. How tall is Tim Robbins? 6′ 5″ How much is Kevin Pollak […]

Why does my engine smell like gas? When there are more gas fumes coming out of your exhaust, it’s possible that these fumes will make their way into your ventilation system, which is why you would smell gas inside of your car. In addition to the odor of gasoline, decreased fuel efficiency and engine power […]