Category: Helpful tips

Which part of the coriander is used as both spice and condiment? Coriander seed, which are actually the dried fruit of the coriander plant, is used as a spice. Typically used ground, coriander seed has a spicy, citrus flavor. Coriander seed is used extensively in Indian, Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines. What do you use […]

Can charcoal be added to paint? Painting with charcoal, wet or dry, has been occupying much of my time lately. I find charcoal one of the most rewarding and versatile mediums. Painting with wet charcoal is considered an advanced technique, but it can be fun for beginner experimentation. Can you draw on canvas with charcoal? […]

What are the 4Cs of a diamond? color, clarity, cut and carat weight What is Diamond K? K color diamonds are categorized as a “faint tint” on the GIA diamond color scale, meaning that they have a hint of color, usually yellow, that’s noticeable to the naked eye. The tinting isn’t too dark, though, as […]

Is the movie 7 pounds based on a true story? But “Seven Pounds” — which was written by Grant Nierporte and directed by Gabriele Muccino — is all too real. And the strange thing is that “Seven Pounds” isn’t exactly badly made. How did the movie Seven Pounds get its name? The title is a […]

What would a lump on my rib cage be? The most common reason for a lump forming on the ribs is something known as a lipoma, which is a collection of fatty tissue. This type of lump can lie beneath the surface of the skin covering a rib. They are usually painless, freely mobile under […]

In what ways did Timbuktu become a great city? Timbuktu’s location at the meeting point of desert and water made it an ideal trading centre. In the late 13th or early 14th century it was incorporated into the Mali empire. By the 14th century it was a flourishing centre for the trans-Saharan gold and salt […]

What is the correct way to wear a beret? The beret is worn so that the headband (edge binding) is straight across the forehead, 1 inch above the eyebrows. The flash is positioned over the left eye, and the excess material is draped over to the right ear, extending to at least the top of […]

Why Is Bob your uncle? “Bob’s your uncle” is a way of saying “you’re all set” or “you’ve got it made.” It’s a catch phrase dating back to 1887, when British Prime Minister Robert Cecil (a.k.a. Lord Salisbury) decided to appoint a certain Arthur Balfour to the prestigious and sensitive post of Chief Secretary for […]

What is the nubby material called? Boucle – Knit or woven fabric with small curls or loops that create a nubby surface. The fabric has a looped, knotted surface. What is boucle material? Boucle fabric is simply a type of yarn that is primarily used as an accent fabric, a textured fabric, or a dimensional […]

Has anyone ever died from figure skating? Jayden Orr was on the ice skating rink in front of his parents while taking part in a training session when he died. Speaking of the day her son died, Kathleen said: ‘It was just a normal night at his training session – he was part of the […]