Category: Lifehacks

Is there latex in duct tape? Interestingly, various latex allergy organizations also make note that “regular duct tape” (i.e. the silver colored type) is NOT latex free but clear duct tape is safe to use. Can you be allergic to duct tape? Irritant contact dermatitis caused by tape usually doesn’t involve an immune reaction. This […]

Can you tailor a karate gi? It, of course, needs some adjusting. Here is a short pictorial of how I shorten and re-hem the arms and pant legs. This works best if you have to cut off 3″ or more. If you have to cut off less….you can roll and sew (a lot of bulk, […]

Does Gillette have a monopoly? Gillette is a one-shop cartel, or basically as close to a monopoly as you can get in the U.S. However, their power comes not from crushing competition by undercutting them on price (as you’ve noted, razors cost a pretty penny) but by outcompeting/outspending them in advertising. Is Gillette and King […]

Who created noob? Noob Saibot Mortal Kombat character Noob Saibot (left) in Mortal Kombat 11 (2019), with his shadow clone First appearance Mortal Kombat II (1993) Created by Ed Boon John Tobias Who killed noob saibot? In life, Noob Saibot was known as Sub-Zero. Unjustly murdered by Scorpion, he was resurrected by Quan Chi and […]

How much are old Imacs worth? If you have an working Mac 128k you can probably get $1000 on eBay. For a Mac Plus in a carry bag, don’t expect more than $100. If you have the original packaging that can increase the value. You can often get more money for old Macs – if […]

How many foals has Zenyatta? Zenyatta’s success in racing has yet to translate into breeding success. She has been in foal eight times since her 2010 retirement to a broodmare career. Each of her pairings have been royal. She is the dam of four registered Thoroughbred foals. Will Zenyatta be bred for a 2021 foal? […]

When was hair analysis first used? 1855 When did hair DNA testing start? Microscopic hair analysis in forensics. Microscopic hair analysis is the science of comparing several strands of hair under a microscope and attempting to deduce if the strands ‘match’. It was accepted as a forensic science by the 1950s. How is hair used […]

What sodas are not gluten-free? Currently, most major brands consider their sodas gluten-free, including: Coca-Cola. Pepsi. Sprite. Mountain Dew. Fanta. Dr. Pepper. A&W Root Beer. Barq’s. Is Splenda sweetener gluten-free? Splenda contains no gluten ingredients, which means it’s probably gluten-free. Their website notes they do not test their products for the presence of gluten, so […]

Why was tea so important to the East India Company? Instead, it protected its monopoly on the lucrative Chinese tea trade. The East India Company was eventually forced to assist Britain in finding land for growing tea in British-controlled India. Indian-grown tea turned out to be one of the most lucrative sources of wealth and […]

Will beans grow in sand? Though beans do best in a loose, well-draining soil, such as a sandy one, be sure to add in lots of compost to your sandy soil before planting beans for maximum yield. Is sand good for growing plants? Yes, you can in fact grow plants in sand and sandy soil. […]