Category: Helpful tips

Why is a bathroom called a John? Today I found out why the toilet is sometimes called a “John”. The term is thought to derive from Sir John Harrington or, at the least, to have been popularized due to Harrington. However, the actual flushing toilet device itself was real and was installed in his home […]

How do you write an address in New York? Your name goes on the top line. Then, your entire street number, apartment address, and apartment number go on the second line. You can use the third line for your city, state, and ZIP code. Remember to add a comma after the street address when you […]

How jelly candies are made? Jelly candies are made from Gelatin｜Pectin｜Carrageenan, Glucose syrup, sugar, purified water, sodium citrate, fruit and plant extracts, flavors, colors, and a little citric acid, etc, blended all these ingredients controlling various characteristics to come up with the best taste and texture. How do you make sweet candy at home? To […]

How genetically modified organisms are produced? GM is a technology that involves inserting DNA into the genome of an organism. To produce a GM plant, new DNA is transferred into plant cells. Usually, the cells are then grown in tissue culture where they develop into plants. The seeds produced by these plants will inherit the […]

Who has won back to back MVPs in baseball? Miguel Cabrera was the winner of back-to-back AL Awards from 2012–13. Josh Donaldson won the AL MVP in 2015. What is the record for most consecutive MVP awards and who holds the record? Bonds is the only player with more than three MVP awards, and the […]

Are roly polys herbivores? There are about twelve species of roly poly in North America, but the most prevalent is the common pill bug (Armadillidium vulgare). You’ll find pill bugs living in moist humid places with lots of vegetation, because that’s what they feed on. They are decomposers and herbivores that eat mostly decaying plant […]

Does the brain grow in size? The brain continues to grow for a few years after a person is born and by the age of 2 years old, the brain is about 80% of the adult size. You may wonder, “How does the brain continue to grow, if the brain has most of the neurons […]

How does the Flipboard app work? Flipboard works by letting you quite literally flip through stories. It has a unique gesture-based flip function that flips the page when you swipe up/down or left/right on the screen, much like flipping the page of a real magazine. You can also flip the story into a magazine or […]

What lasts longer leather or microfiber? A quality leather couch should last 25+ years, a microfiber couch typically lasts 7 – 10 years and a faux leather couch will last roughly 3 – 5 years. Should I buy bonded leather furniture? Bonded leather can be quite useful though. It gives books a fancier appearance, it […]

How much is gas in America right now? National average gas prices Regular Mid-Grade Current Avg. $3.166 $3.514 Yesterday Avg. $3.170 $3.515 Week Ago Avg. $3.146 $3.491 Month Ago Avg. $3.070 $3.418 What country imports the most from China? United States Who are Russia’s biggest trading partners? List of the largest trading partners of Russia […]