Category: FAQ

Which continent is now part of Eurasia but was originally a separate continent? The continents of Europe and Asia, for example, are actually part of a single, enormous piece of land called Eurasia. But linguistically and ethnically, the areas of Asia and Europe are distinct. Why Asia and Europe are separate continents? Europe and Asia. […]

Where does white flour come from? white flour is made from whole wheat grains. A whole grain of wheat has three layers. The bran is where you’ll find most of the fiber. The germ is the nutrient dense embryo that will sprout into a new wheat plant. How do we make flour? Just follow these […]

How do I know if my cat is a Manx? The Manx will have one of four tail types. Rumpies are completely tailless, often with a dimple at the base of the spine where the tail would be. Rumpy-risers have a short knob of tail. Stumpies have a curved or kinked tail stump, and Longies […]

Is raw ginger good for the voice? The likes of honey and ginger are antibacterial and so they do have properties in them that are helpful. If your voice is sick because you have a cold or flu for example, these sorts of things would be, at the very least, soothing for you. Is ginger […]

How did Althea Gibson impact the world? Besides making history like Jackie Robinson, Althea Gibson felt the same sting of racism as the baseball pioneer did just a few years before her. She also later cracked the color barrier at Wimbledon. In 1956, Gibson made history by becoming the first black person to win the […]

How is Christmas and Hanukkah similar? Both Hanukkah and Christmas involve gift giving and other unique rituals. Both bring families together, promote goodwill, compassion and sharing, as well as celebrate religious freedom. Antiochus forbade Jews to practice their religious rituals and sought to impose pagan Hellenistic rituals. What is unique to Hanukkah? The word Hanukkah […]

What is the bundle of herbs and aromatics wrapped in cheesecloth and used for flavoring soups or stews called? The bouquet garni (French for “garnished bouquet”; pronounced [bukɛ ɡaʁni]) is a bundle of herbs usually tied together with string and mainly used to prepare soup, stock, casseroles and various stews. The bouquet is cooked with […]

What causes noise when applying brakes? Squealing, Squeaking or Grinding Noises If you start hearing a high-pitched noise that stops when you apply the brakes that’s likely the sound of the brake pad wear indicators. They’re letting you know that your pads are worn out and need to be replaced before you get rotor damage, […]

What does Garvey mean when he says life is a hot dog? Garvey’s act of sharing transforms simple food into a celebration. Each time Cole takes a bite, Garvey makes a toast, “Here’s to the sun and the rain.” This way Garvey is able to share the hotdog with everybody and make it part of […]

Is Michigan in 2 time zones? Most of Michigan is in the United States Eastern Time Zone. Four counties (Gogebic, Iron, Dickinson, and Menominee) in the western Upper Peninsula that share their southern border with the state of Wisconsin are in the United States Central Time Zone. What is the time in Michigan AM or […]