Category: Lifehacks

What signifies wearing a costume at Halloween? The wearing of costumes at Halloween may come from the belief that supernatural beings, or the souls of the dead, roamed the earth at this time. The practice may have originated in a Celtic festival, held on 31 October–1 November, to mark the beginning of winter. What does […]

How does the knowledge of textiles help interior designers set their tasks? Interior designers use textiles as an important tool to create a mood and set the tone for a space based on a client’s needs and the space’s intended purpose. They make choices about what types of textures, colors, and patterns to use to […]

What kind of falcons are used in falconry? In modern falconry, the red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), Harris’s hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus), and the peregrine falcon (Falco perigrinus) are some of the more commonly used birds of prey. What is the best bird to start falconry? The most well known bird in falconry is probably the peregrine. […]

What does the German symbol mean? It was used by the Nazi Party to symbolise German nationalistic pride. To Jews and other victims and enemies of Nazi Germany, it became a symbol of antisemitism and terror. In many Western countries, the swastika is now viewed as a symbol of racial supremacism and intimidation because of […]

What resources do Lions need? Prime habitat for lions is open woodlands, thick grassland, and brush habitat, where there is enough cover for hunting and denning. These areas of grassland habitat also provide food for the herbivores that lions prey upon. How can we help Lions? There’s no better way to feed your passion for […]

Who made the first disposable diaper? In 1947, Scottish housewife Valerie Hunter Gordon started developing and making Paddi, a 2-part system consisting of a disposable pad (made of cellulose wadding covered with cotton wool) worn inside an adjustable plastic garment with press-studs/snaps. Initially, she used old parachutes for the garment. Who discovered diapers? Marion Donovan […]

What is a banteng lifespan? Lifespan/Longevity Wild banteng have been known to live for up to twenty years, while the oldest one in captivity was still living at twenty-six years and seven months (D’Alton 1823, Jones 1993, Nowak 1999). Is the banteng endangered? Endangered (Population decreasing) What does a banteng eat? Bantengs are herbivores. They […]

What is Dominica national dress? Dominica’s National Wear Dominica’s traditional National Wear includes a Wob Dwiyet for women and black pants, white shirt and red sash for men. The Wob Dwiyet is a national symbol of Dominica. You can see it in all its glory during the Miss Wob Dwiyet Competition held every year during […]

How often should I clean out my gerbil cage? once a week How often do you have to change gerbil bedding? The bedding needs to be cleaned at least once a week, but more often if you have more than two gerbils in the same cage. You will find that your gerbils tend to go […]

Is it hard to get Norwegian citizenship? Norwegian Citizenship. It is possible for citizens of other countries to become citizens of Norway. However, it is not an easy process! Generally speaking, you will need to have had legal residency in Norway for at least seven years to be able to apply. Can I get Norwegian […]