Category: Lifehacks

What was the mascot of 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics? They are Beibei, the fish; Jingjing, the panda; Huanhuan, the Olympic flame; Yingying, the Tibetan antelope; and Nini, the swallow. The first syllables from their two-syllable names form a line that reads “Beijing Huanying Ni”, or in English – “Welcome to Beijing”. What is the mascot […]

How much is 200 dollars in the 60s? About the author Cumulative price change 817.89% Average inflation rate 3.70% Converted amount ($200 base) $1,835.78 Price difference ($200 base) $1,635.78 CPI in 1960 29.600 How much is 75 dollars in the 60s? Value of $75 from 1960 to 2021 $75 in 1960 is equivalent in purchasing […]

Is it OK to eat the seeds in grapes? Are grape seeds safe to eat? While they may not be the tastiest, they’re harmless for most people to eat. If you choose not to spit them out, it’s OK to chew and swallow them. In fact, ground up grape seeds are used to make grape […]

What is a former Spanish coin called? Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for FORMER SPANISH COIN [peseta] What is a reales coin? The real (English: /ɹeɪˈɑl/ Spanish: /reˈal/) (meaning: “royal”, plural: reales) was a unit of currency in Spain for several centuries after the mid-14th century. It underwent several changes in value relative […]

What causes severe headaches after drinking alcohol? Vasodilation can stimulate certain brain nerves and result in pain. Alcohol also affects chemicals and hormones in your brain, such as histamine and serotonin, which contribute to the development of a headache. Which hormone contributes to hangovers? A number of factors can contribute to hangovers: Mild dehydration: Alcohol […]

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 […]

What size rims are on a 2002 Ford Escape? 15-16″ diameter, 6.5-7″ width What is PCD on a wheel? The Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD) is the diameter of the circle which passes through the centre of all the studs, wheel bolts or wheel rim holes. The easiest way calculate the PCD is as follows: 1) […]

Is it bad to use your car to jump start another? Jumping your own vehicle can cause damage to the car if not done correctly. Vehicles today are built with more electronics inside than ever before. Improperly jumping your car can cause harm to these electronics. Placing the clamps on the wrong terminals can short […]

Can you use maize meal instead of flour? Corn flour and cornmeal can be used interchangeably in recipes, but know that using one for the other will yield a slightly different result. For example, if you’re making pancakes or muffins, using cornmeal in place of corn flour will give them a grittier texture. Is cornmeal […]