What is the best chocolate for hot chocolate? I love using chopped chocolate for my hot chocolate; you could even use good quality chocolate chips. I like to use a dark chocolate (70%) or semi-sweet chocolate for my hot chocolate. I think it adds a nice depth and lends a lot of richness to this […]
What does a fern produce?
What does a fern produce? Ferns generally reproduce by producing spores. Similar to flowering plants, ferns have roots, stems and leaves. However, unlike flowering plants, ferns do not have flowers or seeds; instead, they usually reproduce sexually by tiny spores or sometimes can reproduce vegetatively, as exemplified by the walking fern. What are the types […]
What level of kidney function requires dialysis?
What level of kidney function requires dialysis? When is dialysis needed? You need dialysis when you develop end stage kidney failure –usually by the time you lose about 85 to 90 percent of your kidney function and have a GFR of <15. What level of creatinine clearance indicates kidney failure? A creatinine level of greater […]
What age should I neuter my Maltese?
What age should I neuter my Maltese? But deciding when to put your pup under the knife is an important part of the decision. In the United States, most dog owners neuter their pets before they are six months old. Should Maltese dogs be neutered? You have picked a breed in which there are generally […]
How do sharks produce energy?
How do sharks produce energy? Many marine animals, from tiny clams to big fish, produce electric signals. Sharks and other ocean predators, including skates and rays, sense those electric fields. They do it using organs known as ampullae (AM-puh-lay) of Lorenzini. Scientists call such tissues electroreceptors because they detect electric fields. What do great white […]
What determines the value of a house?
What determines the value of a house? The value of a home is roughly estimated in price per square foot — the sales price divided by the square footage of the home. In addition to square footage, a home’s usable space matters when determining its value. Garages, attics, and unfinished basements are generally not counted […]
What is pickled ginger made of?
What is pickled ginger made of? Gari (ガリ) is a type of tsukemono (Japanese pickled vegetables). It is made from sweet, thinly sliced ginger that has been marinated in a solution of sugar and vinegar. Younger ginger is generally preferred for gari because of its tender flesh and natural sweetness. Does pickled ginger have the […]
What is the official size of the Canadian flag?
What happens if graphite is subjected to very high temperatures at standard pressure?
What happens if graphite is subjected to very high temperatures at standard pressure? Researchers say the results point to the existence of a new and unexpectedly simple form of carbon. Since the early 1960s researchers have known that graphite undergoes a reversible transformation when subjected to high pressure at room temperature, known as cold compression. […]