Category: Helpful tips

Who Wrote water water everywhere but not a drop to drink? Samuel Taylor Coleridge Where does water water everywhere and not a drop to drink come from? Meaning: This is from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, a poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and is used to suggest that despite being surrounded by something, you […]

What is Intel X299 chipset? Intel X299, codenamed “Basin Falls”, is a Platform Controller Hub (PCH) designed and manufactured by Intel, targeted at the high-end desktop (HEDT) or enthusiast segment of the Intel product lineup. The X299 chipset supports the Intel Core X-series processors, which are codenamed Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X. What generation is the […]

Are moose and elk the same thing? Elk is the same species as Moose, Alces alces. In North America another member of the Deer family, the Wapiti, is often referred to as Elk. So, the Swedish Älg is called Moose in American English and an Elk in British English. Yes, it is the same species! […]

What is an acceptable level of CO2 emissions from a vehicle? A typical passenger vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. This assumes the average gasoline vehicle on the road today has a fuel economy of about 22.0 miles per gallon and drives around 11,500 miles per year. Every gallon of […]

How do you attract sharp shinned hawks? Backyard Tips Backyard bird feeders do attract Sharp-shinned Hawks from time to time. Most bird watchers prefer to discourage this behavior, although studies indicate that feeders don’t greatly increase a bird’s chances of being taken by a Sharp-shinned Hawk—the hawks get the great majority of their diet elsewhere. […]

What is an indicator of suspicious activity? Possible Indicators of Suspicious or Terrorist Activities: Unusual or extended interest in public utilities, large public gatherings, transportation centers, government buildings and other possible terrorist targets. Unusual requests for information, particularly about security or procedures for at-risk buildings. Which of these behaviors would be considered suspicious? Suspicious activities […]

Will car stall if low on oil? Any lack of engine oil in the system, or even dirty oil, will lead to extreme engine wear, and driving a car low on oil can lead to some pretty bad situations. If you run out of engine oil, your engine will fail. If the engine runs out […]

How does a fossa defend itself? Fossae are skillful predators, and uniquely adapted for hunting and living in the treetops. They are equipped with a number of tools to help them climb, balance, and kill. One common adaptation to aid in this danger is the use of a tail for balance. Fossae have tails that […]

How do I transfer from SD card to computer? Transfer files – SD card Connect the USB cord to the phone, then to a computer. Use the USB cable that comes with the phone for best results. Click Open folder to view files and click OK. Locate the file(s) you want to move. Cut or […]

What type of food does India grow? India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses and jute, and ranks as the second largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, groundnut, vegetables, fruit and cotton. It is also one of the leading producers of spices, fish, poultry, livestock and plantation crops. Which crops are grown the […]