Category: Helpful tips

What does the GnRH hormone do? A hormone made by a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. GnRH causes the pituitary gland in the brain to make and secrete the hormones luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). In men, these hormones cause the testicles to make testosterone. What stimulates release of GnRH? Kisspeptin […]

How do you find pOH? To find the pOH, simply subtract the pH from 14. In order to calculate the pOH, take the negative log of the hydroxide ion concentration. To find the pH, simply subtract pOH from 14. Why is 7 neutral on the pH scale? pH is a measure of the amount of […]

Why is Jane Long important? Jane Herbert Wilkinson Long was called the “Mother of Texas,” even during her lifetime, because of the birth of her child on Bolivar Peninsula on December 21, 1821. She was not, however, as she claimed, the first English-speaking woman to bear a child in Texas. She left with her two […]

Can seats be removed from Ford transit van? It is perfectly legal to remove the passenger seat as long as you don’t have a passenger . Some racers remove the front passenger seat to save weight. How do you change a tire on a Ford E350 van? To change a tire on a Ford E350 […]

Does the Czech Republic have zip codes? The postal code consists of five digits, usually written with a space in the form XXX XX. 1 – the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague (second digit represents one of 10 Prague districts, so e.g. 160 00 is the main post office in Prague 6 – Dejvice). […]

How was peanut butter discovered? The earliest reference to peanut butter can be traced back to the Ancient Incas and the Aztecs who ground roasted peanuts into a paste. In 1884 Marcellus Gilmore Edson of Canada patented peanut paste, the finished product from milling roasted peanuts between two heated surfaces. What uses did George Washington […]

How much were baseball tickets in the 1980s? (real (inflation-adjusted) values are in 2002 dollars) Year Total TV revenue(millions of $) Average ticket price 1977 $ 52.21 $ 3.69 1978 $ 52.31 $ 3.98 1979 $ 54.50 $ 4.12 1980 $ 80.00 $ 4.45 What is the most expensive MLB stadium? Top 10 Most Expensive […]

How long have Fig Newtons been around? In 1891, the first Fig Newtons were baked at the F.A. Kennedy Steam Bakery. The company named the pastries after the town of Newton, Massachusetts. Are Fig Newtons named after Sir Isaac Newton? There is some speculation about the naming of the Fig Newton. One theory claims that […]

Can a big screen TV be repaired? It is possible to replace TV screens, but it is a major repair. It usually means replacing the entire display panel. The cost of a replacement screen is almost as high, or higher than the cost of a new TV. However, you might be able to have the […]

What did Robert Hooke discover about the cell theory? While observing cork through his microscope, Hooke saw tiny boxlike cavities, which he illustrated and described as cells. He had discovered plant cells! Hooke’s discovery led to the understanding of cells as the smallest units of life—the foundation of cell theory. Who are the 10 scientists […]