Category: Engineering

Where do we get grapefruit? Grapefruit is a citrus hybrid originating in Barbados as an accidental cross between the sweet orange (C. sinensis) and the pomelo or shaddock (C. maxima), both of which were introduced from Asia in the 17th century. Which fruit is famous in Bangalore? The Devanahalli pomelo (also called Devanahalli Pomello in […]

How much water does a whale drink a day? Since their bodies need water to survive, scientists believe it’s reasonable to assume that whales do drink sea water. An adult blue whale takes up to 10,000 gallons of water into her mouth at one time while she’s eating. How much milk does a humpback whale […]

Can gerbils eat cooked meat? Gerbils are omnivores, so they can eat anything edible you give to them. As it is so dense with nutrients, you may want to feed meat to your gerbil. Gerbils can eat meat, and will enjoy it because it has lots of protein and fat. But as a snack, meat […]

Is Drake really 6 ft? Truth be told, at 6 feet, Drake stands more or less in the middle of the pack when it comes to the height of popular current male hip-hop stars. There’s not really a need for him to give shoe lifts a try, unless he wants to get a little closer […]

What is the torque specs for head bolts? If an engine produces 1,500 pounds of pressure and the cylinder head has 8 bolts, then each bolt must be tightened to 187 foot-pounds of torque to secure the cylinder head to the block. What are the torque settings for cylinder head? With the engine cold, tighten […]

How did John McDouall Stuart travel? From the Flinders Ranges, Stuart travelled west, passing to the south of Lake Torrens, then north along the western edge of Lake Torrens. He found an isolated chain of semi-permanent waterholes which he named Chambers’ Creek (now called Stuart Creek). Where did John McDouall Stuart explore? In 1844 he […]

What is Escher famous for? He is most famous for his so-called impossible drawings, such as Ascending and Descending and Relativity, but also for his metamorphoses, such as Metamorphosis I, II and III, Air and Water I and Reptiles. Who is Escher and what did he do? M.C. Escher was a 20th century Dutch illustrator […]

How can I watch ABC on TV? YouTube TV is another great option to watch ABC live. YouTubeTV offers live ABC with its streaming service in all markets in the US. Youtube TV supports Android, iOS, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and more. The YouTube TV app isn’t available on Roku. Can I get ABC […]

How do you stop diarrhea with diabetes? Your doctor may first prescribe Lomotil or Imodium to reduce or prevent future bouts of diarrhea. They may also advise you to change your eating habits. Including high-fiber foods in your diet may help limit your symptoms. What should I eat and drink after diarrhea? Here’s another bit […]

Can I substitute ground ginger for grated ginger? Here’s the substitution ratio: substitute ¼ teaspoon ground ginger for every 1 tablespoon grated ginger. This works as a substitute in fried rice or stir fry recipes. Is powdered ginger the same as ground ginger? Ground ginger, sometimes labeled powdered ginger, is made by simply drying out […]