Category: Helpful tips

Why is the mileage flashing on my Fiat Punto? The flashing odometer means the proxy configuration is misaligned. This has to do with the can bus communication system the various modules use to communicate with each other. If one of the modules loses communication the odometer will flash. How do you reset the miles on […]

How do you repair a cracked heat exchanger? The best way to repair a cracked heat exchanger is to remove it and put in a new one. This doesn’t require replacing other parts of the furnace. However, it’s an expensive repair. Often a repair that’s too expensive compared to having a new furnace put in. […]

How do genes spread? Transduction, the process in which bacterial DNA is moved from one bacterium to another by a virus (a bacteriophage, or phage). Bacterial conjugation, a process that involves the transfer of DNA via a plasmid from a donor cell to a recombinant recipient cell during cell-to-cell contact. Can you manipulate your genes? […]

What are two examples of echinoderms? Echinodermata are exclusively marine organisms. Sea stars (Figure 1), sea cucumbers, sea urchins, sand dollars, and brittle stars are all examples of echinoderms. To date, no freshwater or terrestrial echinoderms are known. Figure 1. What are the closest relatives of echinoderms? Echinoderms are closely related to the phylum Chordata, […]

How do you get rid of the taste of eggs? 1. Apply an extra layer of frosting after baking. This is the only method to get rid of an egg taste after baking. If you bite into your cake and taste an undesirable egg flavor, try disguising it with more icing. Why do my clean […]

Why did Guy Fawkes want to blow up the Houses of Parliament? Four hundred years ago, in 1605, a man called Guy Fawkes and a group of plotters attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London with barrels of gunpowder placed in the basement. They wanted to kill King James and the king’s […]

What defines fantasy genre? What Is the Fantasy Genre in Literature? Fantasy is a genre of literature that features magical and supernatural elements that do not exist in the real world. What is an example of a fantasy? Fantasy is defined as a product of the imagination, particularly one that is defined as extravagant. An […]

When did music file sharing start? 1999 What was the first music sharing platform? Napster When did Napster go out of business? Napster, weighed down with legal bills, struggled to survive; in June 2002 it filed for bankruptcy and its assets were later liquidated. What was launched by the Napster music exchange service? The digital […]

Is it bad to let your puppy chase you? When playing chase with your pup, never chase after him or allow him to chase you. This can encourage aggressive behaviors toward you, which you want to avoid. It also can lead to your pup thinking you are playing a game with him whenever you run […]

How many hours before you wrap a brisket? Most wood smokers aren’t perfect and the temp fluctuates, so a range between 225 and 275 degrees is fine. 6 After about 4 hours, begin to monitor the internal temperature of the meat. When it reaches 160-170 degrees and has a deep reddish brown or nearly black […]