Can you use Google Earth offline? One of Google Earth’s amazing features is it’s ability to be used when Internet is not available. It even works with your mobile devices with the Google Earth app. If you anticipate taking your computer (or iPhone) somewhere where you won’t have an Internet connection, you can still use […]
What does the F stand for in F Scott Fitzgerald?
What does the F stand for in F Scott Fitzgerald? Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul Minnesota on September 24, 1896. He was named for Francis Scott Key, the lawyer and writer who penned the lyrics to “The Star Spangled Banner” during the War of 1812. What college did Fitzgerald attend? Princeton […]
Is Vodafone the same as 3?
Is Vodafone the same as 3? No, Three & Vodafone run different networks. Is 3 network any good? Three’s score for overall satisfaction – 86% – is still the lowest of any major UK network, and 13% of its customers had a reason to complain. Three also had more Ofcom complaints per 100,000 subscribers than […]
Does an airbag in an automobile use hydraulics?
Does an airbag in an automobile use hydraulics? Air bag systems require a similar maintenance to hydraulics. Hydraulic suspension are more susceptible to leaks and they can be a mess. They also require replacement of seals, pumps, batteries, and fluid on an occasional basis. Is air suspension the same as hydraulics? An air suspension system […]
How rare is a black pug?
How rare is a black pug? Are black Pugs Rare? Yes, they are considered one of the rare colors of the Pug breed, however, they are not as rare as white or silver-colored Pug. People tend to prefer the brown-colored or fawn-colored Pugs, maybe because they are more photographable. Are black Pugs popular? Pugs originate […]
Can emus walk backwards?
Can emus walk backwards? The reason being, kangaroos and emus can’t go backwards, they can only walk/hop forward. What animal Cannot go backwards? Emus. Emus are flightless birds that resemble ostriches, though they are slightly shorter. Unlike their look-alike, emus can only walk forward and not backward. What bird can walk backwards? Yes, birds are […]
How can fashion be harmful?
How can fashion be harmful? 3 tons of clothing is sent to a landfill every five minutes. 20% of chemical waste comes from dying clothes. It takes 2.7 tons of water to make one t-shirt. This is why the fashion industry is considered one of the most polluting global industries (together with the lead, mining, […]
Which is better Instagram or Flickr?
Which is better Instagram or Flickr? Flickr is more Social than Instagram Flickr will allow you to email people directly, whereas Instagram won’t. There is also a much better activity panel on Flickr than Instagram, so you can easily see who has commented and on what photo. You can also see photos from your favourite […]
What foods to avoid if you have hyperthyroidism?
What foods to avoid if you have hyperthyroidism? A person with hyperthyroidism should avoid eating excessive amounts of iodine-rich foods, such as: iodized salt. fish and shellfish. seaweed or kelp. dairy products. iodine supplements. food products containing red dye. egg yolks. blackstrap molasses. How can I lower my hyperthyroid levels? Treatments include: Radioactive iodine. You […]
Why do dialysis patients have darker skin?
Why do dialysis patients have darker skin? Many reported cases of discolored skin, or hyperpigmentation, happen to people with ESRD. One cause of skin discoloration is related to pigments called urochromes being retained in the skin. Normally these are excreted by healthy kidneys. Patients with this condition tend to have a grayish, almost metallic color […]