Category: Lifehacks

What did Melvil Dewey do for libraries? Dewey helped establish the American Library Association (ALA) in 1876; he also co-founded and edited Library Journal. Dewey became the librarian of Columbia College (now Columbia University) in New York City in 1883 and founded the world’s first library school there in 1887. What library system did Melvil […]

Who Discovered Emphysema? In 1821, the inventor of the stethoscope, physician René Laënnec, recognized emphysema as another component of COPD. Smoking during the early 1800s wasn’t commonplace, so Laënnec identified environmental factors, like air pollution, and genetic factors as the principal causes of the development of COPD. Who is most likely to get emphysema? Emphysema […]

What are traditional Italian meals? Here are 14 traditional dishes from around Italy. Risotto Alla Milanese. Brought to Sicily by the Moors in the thirteenth century, rice is mostly grown in the fertile lands of northern Italy’s Po Valley. Polenta. Lasagna. Ravioli. Osso buco. Arancini. Ribollita. Spaghetti Alla Carbonara. What is the most traditional Italian […]

Why is Yahoo not showing images? First of all, go to Yahoo Mail website and tap on the “Mail” tab. Now, tap on the “Gear” button and choose for “Settings” on the drop-down menu. Now, tap on the “Show Images in Emails” and choose for “Always, except in Spam folder” to unblock images in Yahoo […]

Can I transfer my annuity to an IRA? The simplest method of shifting money from a qualified annuity to an IRA is through a transfer. You just have to notify the companies holding your IRA and your annuity, and fill out the necessary paperwork. Your money moves seamlessly from one to the other without you […]

What do Cubs do with black bears? Leave the area or take a detour. If this is impossible, wait until the bear moves away. Always leave the bear an escape route. Be especially cautious if you see a female with cubs; never place yourself between a mother and her cub, and never attempt to approach […]

What is the main lesson of Fahrenheit 451? In Fahrenheit 451, the Ministry teaches that certain truths from the past are lies and censors public information. Censorship is the prohibition of books, films, and other material deemed politically dangerous or a threat to society. What is a main theme of a book? The theme of […]

What the opposite of foreshadowing in literature? Flashback is an interjected scene describing events that happened before the current point in the story, often to fill in crucial backstory elements. The opposite of flashback is foreshadowing, which alerts the reader and sets the stage for what is to come (but without giving away plot details). […]

Can I take ibuprofen if I might be pregnant? Pregnant women are advised to avoid ibuprofen during pregnancy, especially if they’re 30 or more weeks pregnant. Taking the medication at 30 weeks and beyond could cause premature closing of a baby’s ductus arteriosus. Can I take ibuprofen in early pregnancy? Ibuprofen isn’t normally recommended in […]

Who is the first interracial marriage? The first “interracial” marriage in what is today the United States was that of the woman today commonly known as Pocahontas, who married tobacco planter John Rolfe in 1614. The Quaker Zephaniah Kingsley married (outside the U.S.) a black enslaved woman that he bought in Cuba. When did the […]