Category: FAQ

Why do diatoms look like glass? A unique feature of diatom anatomy is that they are surrounded by a cell wall made of silica (hydrated silicon dioxide), called a frustule. These frustules have structural coloration due to their photonic nanostructure, prompting them to be described as “jewels of the sea” and “living opals”. What are […]

Can you drive a car with a bad valve cover gasket? Yes, as long as the amount of oil leaking is small, and there is no leak onto hot engine parts such as the exhaust manifold, it is safe to drive your car until you have an opportunity to fix it. One may also ask, […]

Can Maine Coons eat pork? Just because cats in the wild eat raw meat does not mean your domesticated Maine Coon can also be given raw meat. Uncooked meat is not safe for your cat and can make your cat ill. Raw meat is more likely to contain harmful bacterias like Salmonella and E. What […]

How is Hanukkah celebrated in the synagogue? Every night of Hanukkah, one more candle is lit in the menorah. Some may celebrate at home, while others, like these children in Colorado Springs, may light the menorah during Hanukkah services at their local synagogue. On each successive night, one more candle is added and lit. Do […]

Does honey go bad or expired? While honey is certainly a super-food, it isn’t supernatural–if you leave it out, unsealed in a humid environment, it will spoil. As Harris explains, ” As long as the lid stays on it and no water is added to it, honey will not go bad. Can old honey make […]

Why do hot air balloons have to be hot to rise from the ground? Hot air balloons work because hot air rises. By heating the air inside the balloon with the burner, it becomes lighter than the cooler air on the outside. This causes the balloon to float upwards, as if it were in water. […]

How many properties does Hyatt hotel have? In 2020, there were 974 Hyatt hotels worldwide, up from the previous year’s total of 913 hotels. The Hyatt Hotel Corporation owns and operates the brands Park Hyatt, Andaz, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Place, Hyatt house, Hyatt Resorts and Hyatt Vacation Club. Is Hyatt and Hilton the […]

What is the weight of western red cedar? Density. One of the lightest commercial softwoods, the density of Western Red Cedar at oven-dry conditions is approximately 22 pounds per cubic foot with a relative density(specific gravity) of 0.35. How much does a 2x8x10 weight? MicroPro technology offers many benefits including significantly improved corrosion performance. Product […]

How much weight can you lose by drinking more water? Studies of older adults have shown that drinking water before each meal may increase weight loss by 2 kg (4.4 lbs) over a 12-week period ( 4 , 11 ). In one study, middle-aged overweight and obese participants who drank water before each meal lost […]

When did they stop speaking Gaelic in Ireland? The decline has been slow and steady. Gaelic was introduced to Scotland from Ireland in the 5th century and remained the main language in most rural areas until the early 17th century. It was outlawed by the crown in 1616, and suppressed further after the Jacobite rebellion […]