Category: Philosophy

Why do my gears grind when I shift into reverse? If the gears are grinding when you attempt to shift into reverse, it means that the transmission has not fully disengaged from the engine and its gears are still rotating. The forward gears should stop all shaft rotation in the transmission and allow a smooth […]

Does Amtrak check for weapons? Passenger Train (Amtrak) Travel Amtrak accepts reservations to transport checked firearms and ammunition. Transportation can only be made between Amtrak stations and on Amtrak trains within the United States that offer checked baggage service. Thruway Bus Services are not included in this service. Can I conceal carry-on Amtrak trains? A […]

Can cows be pink? There is no such thing as a pink cow so that doesn’t make sense. Anyway, even if you are lactose intolerant or don’t drink milk or even have never been told where milk comes from, at least some common sense could be used to realize that all the milk that comes […]

Do I use except or accept? accept/ except It’s the verb form that confuses, and it’s usually except when accept is wanted. So remember: to accept is to receive or believe something, but to except is to leave out. Accept something by giving it an A, or exclude it with a big fat X for […]

How do I reset my Prostart starter? Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position. Press and hold the button until the parking lights come ON for 2 seconds, pause, then flash once. How do you get a Prostart out of valet mode? To take the system out of Valet Mode Using the […]

Is Lucy Liu friends with Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz? If you were to look up the word “friendship” in the dictionary, there’d be a photo of Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, and Cameron Diaz. While the trio might have met on the set of Charlie’s Angels, their friendship has continued off screen, spanning the course […]

How much does it cost to replace leaf springs? The average cost to replace leaf springs ranges from $450 to $790 if you hire a professional. These estimates include the cost of labor in addition to the springs and parts. The cost of the installation alone could range from $95 to $170 depending on where […]

What made Ivan so terrible? So, what exactly made Ivan so terrible? The seeds of the dreadful human being Ivan would become were sewn in his miserable childhood. His father, Vasili the Grand Prince of Moscow, died when Ivan was just three years old and his mother passed away when he was eight. What does […]

Can you plant seeds at any time of year? If you have a heated greenhouse or enough space and light in the house, you can sow some things indoors as early as January (e.g. radish, chicory and sweet peas). Otherwise, most crops and flowers are started off indoors in February or March, for planting out […]

What was special about Robert Johnson? Robert Johnson, (born c. 1911, Hazlehurst, Mississippi, U.S.—died August 16, 1938, near Greenwood, Mississippi), American blues composer, guitarist, and singer whose eerie falsetto singing voice and masterful rhythmic slide guitar influenced both his contemporaries and many later blues and rock musicians. Where did the blues originate? southern United States […]