Category: Philosophy

Can I eat expired pudding? But, like many other products, pudding usually has a best before date which is simply the last date by which a manufacturer will vouch for a product¶s flavor and quality, not its safety. Because of this distinction, you may safely eat your pudding after the printed date has expired. Is […]

Is trading in commodities halal? If you want to trade gold in the Commodities Market, it appears to me from my research that it is: definitely a haram to trade gold futures, definitely a halal to trade gold at the spot price, and murky and dependent on how conservative your application of Shariah Law is […]

What are the strings made of on a harpsichord? Historically, plectra were made of bird quill or leather; many modern harpsichords have plastic (delrin or celcon) plectra. When the front of the key is pressed, the back of the key rises, the jack is lifted, and the plectrum plucks the string. Why do harpsichords have […]

How do I create an ascii file? Once you have saved the ASCII file, you may open it by first launching your spreadsheet software. When the program is open, go to “File” and choose “Open”. Make sure when the “open file” screen comes up that you select “all files” at the bottom where you can […]

Can you turn hockey skates into rollerblades? To answer the question, yes you can turn ice skates into rollerblades. We hope that all this information will help when you think about turning your ice skates into rollerblades. To convert ice skates into rollerblades, remove the holders from the old pair, and then assemble the new […]

Can aphids kill an aspen tree? You’ll often see this beneath aspen trees. It doesn’t really harm the tree although it may reduce photosynthesis (and therefore decrease tree growth and vigor) if it coats most of the leaf surfaces on the tree. In some cases, particularly if the infestation is widespread, aphids can affect plant […]

Does removing catalytic converter give more power? Cars that have their catalytic converters removed experience an increase in engine horsepower. Removal of catalytic converters from cars allows exhaust gases to exit their engines much faster and at higher levels. Does removing catalytic converter affect engine? Your car is tuned to have a catalytic converter. If […]

How do you clean the grates on a gas stove? If your grates or caps are very dirty, create a paste by mixing three parts baking soda to one part water. Coat the grates in this mixture and set aside for 20 minutes. Wipe down the burners with a soft cloth. If you have coated […]

Is it OK for toddlers to drink Gatorade? While Gatorade should never be used as a substitute for milk, infants and toddlers can safely drink Gatorade beverages once they are weaned off breast milk or formula and begin consuming food, fruit juices, and other beverages. Is Gatorade safe for toddlers with diarrhea? Dorsey says while […]

Why are there more dog breeds than cat breeds? Besides their size, cat breeds pretty much look the same. Turns out, there are 190 recognized dog breeds in the US and only 42 cat breeds. “Dogs were appreciated a lot more than cats were because dogs were useful. They could herd, they could work, they […]