How many books can a 1 terabyte of storage hold? So a 1 terabyte drive will hold 337,920 copies of War and Peace. For a frame of reference, the Kindle store clains to have over 950,000 books most of which are not as big as War and Peace (plus Kindle files are smaller than plain […]
What does it mean to be an equestrian?
What does it mean to be an equestrian? An equestrian is an expert horseback rider. When you know that equus is the Latin word for “horse,” the meaning of equestrian becomes clear. An equestrian is someone who is involved with horses. You can also use it as an adjective to describe anything having to do […]
How do you prevent firecrackers?
How do you prevent firecrackers? Here are some ways you can make Diwali a bit safer: Do not let children play with firecrackers. If a cracker won’t light, soak it in water and throw it away safely. Make sure to keep yourself at a safe distance from the cracker while lightening them. Always keep water […]
What country is famous for licorice?
What country is famous for licorice? the Netherlands Does licorice grow in the United States? Glycyrrhiza lepidota (American licorice) is a species of Glycyrrhiza (a genus in the pea/bean family, Fabaceae) native to most of North America, from central Canada south through the United States to California, Texas and Virginia, but absent from the southeastern […]
What are some fire codes?
What are some fire codes? Active Filters Code/Standard # Name NFPA 1 Fire Code NFPA 2 Hydrogen Technologies Code NFPA 3 Standard for Commissioning of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing What NFPA code is for fire sprinkler? NFPA® 13 Is Code of […]
What is the difference between a hybrid car and a gas car?
What is the difference between a hybrid car and a gas car? The main difference between gas and hybrid cars is the way the engine functions. A hybrid car combines a gasoline-powered engine with an electric motor; a traditional vehicle gets its power from the engine only. What is the difference between a hybrid and […]
What snakes did they use in Indiana Jones?
What snakes did they use in Indiana Jones? Parts of that lake now look like Medusa’s hair, or that infamous scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark where Indiana Jones lowers himself into a pit slithering with seething, writhing snakes. Those were actually pythons and cobras (and none of them were seemingly in the mood). […]
Can I substitute Jello for unflavored gelatin?
Can I substitute Jello for unflavored gelatin? How do you substitute Jello for unflavored gelatin? Soft Set: Use 1 teaspoon of unflavored powdered gelatin for 1 cup of liquid. Firm Set: Use 1 tablespoon of unflavored powdered gelatin for 1 cup of liquid. How much gelatin is in a jello packet? 1 pouch is about […]
What all did George Washington Carver invent?
What all did George Washington Carver invent? From his work at Tuskegee, Carver developed approximately 300 products made from peanuts; these included: flour, paste, insulation, paper, wall board, wood stains, soap, shaving cream and skin lotion. He experimented with medicines made from peanuts, which included antiseptics, laxatives and a treatment for goiter. What was George […]
What is Chromocult?
What is Chromocult? Chromocult® Coliform Agar is a selective and differential chromogenic culture medium for the microbiological analysis of water samples. Within 24 hours this medium enables the simultaneous detection, differentiation and enumeration of E. coli and coliform bacteria in drinking water. What is the relationship between E coli and coliforms? Of the five general […]