Category: Helpful tips

How is GAA calculated in hockey? It is calculated by dividing the number of minutes played by 60 minutes (one game) then dividing the goals against by that answer (the calculation does not count empty net goals or shootout goals). Example: If you allowed 4 goals in 180 minutes your GAA is 1.33 (180 divided […]

Why do people like Ed Sheeran songs? Ed Sheeran likes to create music with strong emotion. Ed Sheeran likes to put emotions to the music he creates. He likes to portray strong emotions in his lyrics while he sings them. This creates an emotional bond to those who listen to his music. Producing music with […]

How do Idogs work? The iDog reacts to music from an external source, such as an external speaker or through a direct connection to a music source such as an MP3 player. It features seven flashing LED lights on its face and has the ability to ‘dance’ to the beat of the music by intermittently […]

How many people are on a pro paintball team? The format is usually 2 teams of one to two, five or seven or ten, or even over 1,000 players on a side depending on the size of the field (usually more in scenario games). Paintball is a sport that is played by people of all […]

Why does smoke come into my house from the fireplace? Occasional puffs of smoke that enter the room from beneath the chimney breast are usually caused by downdrafts, or air rushing down the chimney in spite of the upward air flow caused by fireplace heat. Downdrafts often occur in windy weather. If the problem is […]

What is a turbine and how does it work? In a turbine generator, a moving fluid—water, steam, combustion gases, or air—pushes a series of blades mounted on a rotor shaft. The force of the fluid on the blades spins/rotates the rotor shaft of a generator. The generator, in turn, converts the mechanical (kinetic) energy of […]

Which juice has the highest vitamin C? Of the 17 samples analyzed, the one with the highest vitamin C content was an apple juice (840 mg/l), more than the orange juices (352-739 mg/l). The results for the pineapple and grape juices were 702 mg/l and between 30.2 and 261 mg/l for the soft drinks (orange, […]

Why is the computer mouse important? A computer mouse allows an operator to use one hand to perform most of the operational task on a computer which relay commands quickly and efficiently. The process of navigating a computer hard drive or directory is achieved quickly. What makes a good computer mouse? One of the most […]

How do I report an IRA withdrawal on my taxes? Regardless of your age, you will need to file a Form 1040 and show the amount of the IRA withdrawal. Since you took the withdrawal before you reached age 59 1/2, unless you met one of the exceptions, you will need to pay an additional […]

What does the Statue of Zeus at Olympia represent? The Answer: The Statue of Zeus at Olympia is one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Crafted by Athenian sculptor Phidias around 435 B.C.E. to honor the greatest Greek god and the father of the Olympic Games, it was at one time the most […]