Category: Engineering

What do the gates of hell say? The figures originally pointed to the phrase “Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch’intrate” (“Abandon all hope, ye who enter here”) from Canto III of the Inferno. Who wrote the inscription on the gate to hell? This is an illustration to Inferno III, 1–21. Virgil leads Dante over the threshold […]

How did Henry Ford think of the assembly line? Henry Ford famously remarked that the use of the moving assembly line allowed for the work to be taken to workers rather than the worker moving to and around the vehicle. The vehicle began to be pulled down the line and built step-by-step. How often did […]

How do you make paper look like fire? How do I make paper look like it’s old? Ball up the paper to crease it, then smooth it out and lay it in tea or coffee for several minutes. Remove it from the coffee/tea and let it dry. Then lightly burn around the edges. Why do […]

What health benefits are available to chefs? Seventy percent of chefs working for employers reported receiving health care benefits: 69 percent received medical care, 51 percent received dental care and 36 percent received vision care. What benefits do executive chefs get? There are also a lot of perks to being a chef depending on what […]

How long should I wait to see a dentist for tooth pain? It is important to see your dentist if pain is consistent and does not go away in a day or two. Dull pain that is persistent can often be a sign of something that will get worse if not treated. If you notice […]

How much does a pizza cost in US? Median prices range from $7.25 to as much as $15. Even though we looked only at plain cheese pizza, there are subtle stylistic differences that likely lead to price variation. The neighborhood family-friendly pizza place and the typical franchise have much lower prices than artisanal wood-fire pizzerias. […]

Where is George Jenkins buried? Oak Hill Burial Park Where was George W Jenkins born? Warm Springs, GA When did George Jenkins die? A Who was George Jenkins wife? Anne MacGregor Do the Jenkins still own Publix? One of the most prominent regional grocery store chains in the U.S., Publix has made a name for […]

How do I find the joists in my ceiling? Hold a flashlight right by the ceiling on a very gentle angle to the surface, so the light shines nearly horizontally across it. Look for dimples in the paint. They usually indicate the presence of a nail behind the plaster, and where there’s a nail, there’s […]

How fast do American elms grow? 3-6 feet each year How tall does an American elm tree get? 60 to 80 feet tall Are elm trees good yard trees? They make good street trees because they tolerate urban conditions, but keep in mind that planting an elm tree near sidewalks can lead to cracks and […]

Was Frankie Edgar ever a champion? UFC Lightweight Champion. At UFC 112, Edgar was matched against Lightweight Champion B.J. Penn. The unanimous decision win awarded him the UFC Lightweight Championship. Who knocked out Frankie Edgar? Cory Sandhagen How tall is Frankie Edgar really? 5′ 6″ How many times did Frankie Edgar defend his belt? He […]