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 […]
Are there a lot of orphans in Russia?
Are there a lot of orphans in Russia? Russia has 600,000 “orphans,” although 70 to 90 percent of them have birth parents who are alive. This is Russia’s third great wave of orphans, the first two coming on the heels of the two world wars. Where are most babies adopted from? Today, most children adopted […]
What is the nubby material called?
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 […]
Can charcoal be added to paint?
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 does Monroe say will be the reaction of the United States if the European powers interfere in the Western Hemisphere North and South America )?
What does Monroe say will be the reaction of the United States if the European powers interfere in the Western Hemisphere North and South America )? President Monroe announced that North and South America were closed to colonization, that the United States would not become involved in European wars or colonial wars in the Americas, […]
What are the 4Cs of a diamond?
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 […]
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Where can I find a slippery elm tree?
Where can I find a slippery elm tree? Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra), also known red elm, gray elm, or soft elm, was like American elm, a most abundant tree in Iowa before Dutch elm disease. Even with the disease, slippery elm is still commonly found in Iowa’s forest and woodlands. Habitat: Grows in wooded slopes […]
How much does a used iPad sell for?
How much does a used iPad sell for? In total, Apple has released 104 different models of the iPad. Quartz analyzed the resale value of a range of iPad models on Gazelle, a website that purchases old tech for reselling….Here’s how much your old iPad is worth now. Model iPad (3rd gen) 16GB WiFi $90 […]