What lives in a spring? What can you find living in a spring? Springs are places where small animals and plants dominate – mosses and liverworts, cold water flatworms, caddis flies, the larvae of two-winged flies. The endangered Southern Damselfly can often be found very close to the start of springs and seepages. What kind […]
Does Austria-Hungary still exist?
Does Austria-Hungary still exist? Austria-Hungary, often referred to as the Austro-Hungarian Empire or the Dual Monarchy, was a constitutional monarchy and great power in Central Europe between 1867 and 1918. It was formed with the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867 and was dissolved following its defeat in the First World War. When did the Austria-Hungary Empire […]
Can we use salted butter for cake?
Can we use salted butter for cake? One question I get asked all the time is whether it is acceptable to use salted butter in baking, since most recipes either don’t specify salted or unsalted, or explicitly recommended unsalted butter. The simple answer is that yes, it is fine to use salted butter in baking. […]
Does removing barnacles hurt whales?
Does removing barnacles hurt whales? The barnacles are just along for the ride. They don’t harm the whales or feed on the whales, like true parasites do. Barnacles find the slow-swimming gray whale a good ride through nutrient-rich ocean waters. How many whales died in 2021? Gray Whale Strandings (as of July 1, 2021) U.S. […]
Can you leave cooked eggplant out overnight?
Can you leave cooked eggplant out overnight? Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F; cooked eggplant should be discarded if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature. How long can you leave cooked food out before refrigerating? two hours Can I eat vegetables left out overnight? How long […]
What happened to my guppies tail?
What happened to my guppies tail? Guppies typically lose external organs like fins, scales, and tails due to direct collisions within the tank or a bullying tankmate, which nibbles their body parts. However, that could also happen due to an underlying disease, such as fin rot and scale shedding, secondary to bacterial infections. Do guppy […]
What gears are in a Dana 44?
What gears are in a Dana 44? Among the offerings available exclusively from Dana are six gear options for the front and seven for the rear for the Dana 44™ AdvanTEK®….Dana Expands Gear Ratio Offering for Jeep® Wrangler 3.73 Ratio. 4.10 Ratio. 4.56 Ratio. 4.88 Ratio. 5.13 Ratio. 5.38 Ratio. Is a Dana 44 limited […]
Is Dokdo Japan or Korea?
Is Dokdo Japan or Korea? South Korea controls the islands, which are known as Dokdo in the country, while Japan refers to them as Takeshima. “Dokdo is South Korean territory and political neutrality must be guaranteed at the Games,” KSOC public relations director Kim Bo-young told Reuters. Does Korea own Dokdo? In 1954, South Korea […]
What does a feature story contain?
What does a feature story contain? Feature stories include quotations from the person(s) involved. Feature stories combine facts and opinion, with a focus on the human interest side of the story. While they can report news, the news content is not of primary importance. Feature stories both educate and entertain. How do you identify a […]
Can you claim mileage on FSA?
Can you claim mileage on FSA? Mileage to and from a medical service is an eligible expense under a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Simply use the Mileage Worksheet (PDF) to log miles to and from your doctor, dentist, pharmacy or other medical care provider. How much does FSA reimburse for mileage? Yes, mileage […]