Why does the water stay in the cup when turned upside down? When you first turn the cup upside down, the pressure of the air inside the cup and the air pressure outside the cup are equal. The pressure of the air outside the cup is now greater than the pressure inside the cup and […]
What do the letters and numbers inside a ring mean?
What do the letters and numbers inside a ring mean? The numbers mean “carat weight“. It’s the carat weight of the diamond(s) in your ring. If you have a diamond solitaire and you see . 50 stamped inside the ring, that means the diamond is 1/2 carat. These numbers should match the carat weight listed […]
Why does France still own French Guiana?
Why does France still own French Guiana? French Guiana, like many other small French insular and quasi-insular territories including the nearby French West Indies, remained French because there was little interest in separating from a much larger and wealthier country willing to support the local economy and population. Is French Guiana part of the Caribbean? […]
Where is your horn located?
Where is your horn located? Most cars on the road today have two horns, with both controlled by a single horn unit located under the hood. Lift and secure the hood, find the horn, typically fastened to the front firewall or behind the vehicle’s grille, and unbolt the unit. How do I check my horn? […]
Which country has most freshwater?
Which country has most freshwater? Brazil What countries have no water? Ethiopia: 60.9% lack basic water services. Somalia: 60% lack basic water services. Angola: 59% lack basic water services. Democratic Republic of the Congo: 58.2% lack basic water services. Chad: 57.5% lack basic water services. Niger: 54.2% lack basic water services. Mozambique: 52.7% lack basic […]
How serious is a torn labrum?
How serious is a torn labrum? The labrum is the attachment site for the shoulder ligaments and supports the ball-and-socket joint as well as the rotator cuff tendons and muscles. It contributes to shoulder stability and, when torn, can lead to partial or complete shoulder dislocation. Can a torn labrum heal on its own? Yes, […]
Why do I keep losing weight even though I eat?
Why do I keep losing weight even though I eat? Some people may lose weight despite eating normally. This is called cachexia. With cachexia, your body may not be absorbing all the fat, protein and carbohydrate from the food you eat. And you may be burning up calories faster than normal. What happens if I […]
Where did Hephaestus spend most of his time?
Where did Hephaestus spend most of his time? Hephaestus, a.k.a. Vulcan, a.k.a. the god of the forge, is basically the nerd god. He’s the quiet, introverted one that spends most of his time in his garage, alone, playing with his toys, building machines and armor and jewelry. He believes in reason over all (there’s a […]
Can red claw crabs and fiddler crabs live together?
Can red claw crabs and fiddler crabs live together? When choosing to house your crab with other species always be sure that water salinity and temperature requirements are similar. Never put freshwater fish into brackish water. Do not keep Red claw crabs with a turtle in the same tank. Do not keep Fiddler crabs and […]