Category: Lifehacks

How long have pigeons been around? The rock pigeon is the world’s oldest domesticated bird. Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets mention the domestication of pigeons more than 5,000 years ago, as do Egyptian hieroglyphics. Research suggests that domestication of pigeons occurred as early as 10,000 years ago. Are pigeons indigenous to UK? The domestic pigeon was originally […]

How can you tell the age of a gopher tortoise? Pick one “scute” to count. You want to count rings on the turtle’s scutes to help determine age. The scutes are the scales that cover the turtle’s shell. Keep in mind, this method only gives you a very rough estimate, as rings often develop in […]

What kind of eggs can humans eat? The most commonly consumed eggs are chicken eggs. Other poultry eggs including those of duck and quail also are eaten. Fish eggs are called roe and caviar. Can you eat any type of egg? So, all bird eggs are edible (except perhaps those of the wild Pitoui and […]

Why do European countries speak different languages? It depends on which country they are from – people in the larger countries are less likely to learn other languages because they are less likely to come into contact with them than people in smaller ones, who are more likely to go to another country to study […]

What books did people read in the 1930s? 20 books that defined the 1930s As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner (1930) The Waves by Virginia Woolf (1931) Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons (1932) Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (1932) The Good Earth by Pearl S Buck (1931) Burmese Days by George Orwell […]

What is the rising action in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix? rising actionLord Voldemort begins to invade Harry’s mind, controlling his dreams. climaxHarry has a vision of his godfather, Sirius Black, being tortured by Lord Voldemort, and he rushes to the Ministry of Magic to save him. What is the plot of […]

What is the reason for painting a self portrait? Historically, in fact, artists used self-portraits as a kind of calling card, attesting to their ability to capture a likeness and giving a sense of their capabilities. And, yes, self-portraits are convenient exercises because the model is always available and works for free. What do self-portraits […]

Where in Spain is La Alhambra and why is it important? It is now one of Spain’s major tourist attractions, exhibiting the country’s most significant and well-known Islamic architecture, together with 16th-century and later Christian building and garden interventions. The Alhambra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Is the Alhambra Palace Moorish? Built in the […]

Can you get dental work done with braces? The answer is yes! You definitely need to receive dental work or routine services during your orthodontic treatment. Even though orthodontists are trained in dentistry, they generally only perform orthodontic procedures on patients. Can braces damage tooth roots? Research has now proven that orthodontic movement of teeth […]

How many carbs are in a mango smoothie? Nutrient Or Vitamin name Amount in Grams Or Milligrams % Daily Value* Sodium 30mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 72g 24% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Sugars 55g How many calories are in a mango pineapple smoothie? There are 200 calories in a small mango pineapple smoothie at McDonald’s. How […]