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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 […]

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? 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 are construction bid documents? A construction bid is a document that a developer submits to a potential customer detailing the estimated cost, scope, and work schedule of a building project in an effort to “win” the contract against competing developers. What is included in bid documents? Bid documents include the plans, specifications and estimates […]

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 JavaScript simple language? JavaScript is a dynamic computer programming language. It is lightweight and most commonly used as a part of web pages, whose implementations allow client-side script to interact with the user and make dynamic pages. It is an interpreted programming language with object-oriented capabilities. How is JavaScript compiled? JavaScript is an […]

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 […]