Category: Helpful tips

What is the world record for most soda drank? Mark Evans drank six cans of Diet Coke in two minutes, 30.15 seconds. WARNING: Speed drinking can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional speed drinker. What is the world record […]

Why do they call it Pad Thai? It was actually created in the 1930s in Thailand by Plaek Phibunsongkhram, who was the prime minister at the time. The dish was created because Thailand was focused on nation building. So he created this dish using Chinese noodles and called it pad Thai as a way to […]

Is Cool Runnings a book? “Cool Runnings” is one of the most popular Olympics movies of the past few decades, and it’s mostly made up. It’s based on a true story, but a member of the unlikely Jamaican bobsled team that inspired the popular Disney film says it’s largely fiction. Is Cool Runnings based on […]

What does a Victorian dress look like? A tight fitting bodice was boned and slanted to emphasize the waist. Although women wore what we call “dresses,” many of these costumes were actually a separate bodice and skirt. Three-quarter length sleeves lasted through most of the Victorian period and some sleeves began to sprout bell shaped […]

Where is the cheapest warmest place to retire? 20 Warm Places to Live With A Low Cost of Living In The United… Phoenix, Arizona. Builder Online provides us with our first five warm and affordable places to live. Yuma, Arizona. El Paso, Texas. Lake Charles, Louisiana. Roswell, New Mexico. Port Charlotte, Florida. Grand Prairie, Texas. […]

Which is better iPad or laptop computer? You can get better hardware in an iPad Pro than you’ll find in an entry-level laptop, and comparable builds to standard-issue ones. PCs are available that can outperform an iPad Pro, but you’ll end up paying way more for them. Android and iOS both have relatively small footprints […]

Why do horses need vaccinations every year? Although humans get tetanus shots once every 10 years, horses need boosters annually. Clostridium tetani, the bacterium that causes tetanus, thrives in soil and is also present in horses’ gastrointestinal (GI) tracts and manure. Due to the nature of equine facilities, horses are constantly exposed to C. tetani. […]

Why does my door lock not work? The lock mechanism may not work simply because the lock is dirty or dry and needs to be lubricated with graphite (do not use any type of oil because this will gum-up the works). An improperly functioning latch may be the result of a poorly fitting door. What […]

Why does my vent smell like pee? If you smell urine coming through your vents, you likely have a pest infestation of some kind. Mice in particular nest in and around equipment and ductwork, and where they nest, they urinate and defecate. How do you get rid of urine smell in the air? Make a […]

How does pitch and volume change? Pitch is related to frequency. Long prongs will bend more readily and therefore tend to vibrate at a lower frequency when struck. Volume, or loudness, is related to the strength, intensity, pressure, or power of the sound. Bigger/ amplified vibrations result in bigger/louder sounds. What determines the pitch of […]