Category: Lifehacks

Is absinthe still made with wormwood? Until 2007, this particular myth had some truth to it, as absinthe was still banned in American markets. Today, there are more than a few options on liquor store shelves. And that means they’re made with Artemisia absinthium, aka grande wormwood, the herb that gives the liquor its name […]

How do bluebirds learn to fly? Adult bluebirds do not have to teach the young to fly. Their first flight will carry them 100 to 400 feet to the nearest perch and sometimes to the ground. This is why it is helpful that a tree or a shrub is nearby so that the fledglings can […]

When was protocol invented? Invented in the 1970’s, largely adopted in the late 1980s, TCP/IP hit its first big problem in the early 1990s when it became apparent that the numbering system was going to run out of numbers in the foreseeable future. Therefore in 1995, after several years of work, TCP/IP Vs 6 was […]

How many diapers does the average baby go through? So just how many newborn diapers do you need? A daily average of 10 to 12 diapers over the first month of a baby’s life means that your baby may go through around 300 or so diapers in his first month of life! Once your baby […]

Do all states have SDI? Five states (California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island) and Puerto Rico, have State Disability Insurance. Is VPDI administered by the State of California? Generally, VPDI and/or SDI benefits are not taxable by the state of California or the IRS. What is the waiting period for short term disability […]

What is a phospholipid structure? Phospholipids consist of a glycerol molecule, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group that is modified by an alcohol. The phosphate group is the negatively-charged polar head, which is hydrophilic. The fatty acid chains are the uncharged, nonpolar tails, which are hydrophobic. What does phospholipid look like? A phospholipid is […]

What are farm animals and their uses? Examples include: cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, rabbit, fish, snail, Farm animals are reared for the following purposes. They are reared for food, work, clothing, security/protection, sport and recreation, fertilizer, medicine, raw materials and livestock feed. What are the types and classification of farm animals? Habitat can be […]

How did the dog die in Frankenweenie? Sparky dies early on when Victor plays ball with him and he runs onto the road to get the ball and a car hits him. After Sparky is buried in the pet cemetery, Victor, grief-stricken, comes up with the idea to reanimate him after seeing a dead frog […]

Why did my Insignia TV stop working? If your Insignia TV will not turn on, you can try a power reset. To perform a power reset, unplug the set from the outlet. Then proceed to hold down the power button for one minute. If the TV does not turn on, the issue is with either […]

Does water dilute digestive juices? There’s no concern that water will dilute the digestive juices or interfere with digestion. In fact, drinking water during or after a meal actually aids digestion. Water is essential for good health. Water and other liquids help break down food so that your body can absorb the nutrients. Why should […]