Does propane heat work without electricity? Propane can power a wide variety of home appliances designed for propane compatibility. There are even appliances that can operate via propane and without electricity. In the case of a propane stove or oven, a battery is used to generate the spark that ignites the burner or oven flame. […]
What happen if the igniter on my gas stove keeps making noise?
How could dodos have adapted to survive?
How could dodos have adapted to survive? Some grew larger, some began to walk on four legs, and others grew into different shapes. Each new feature, a long neck or sharp teeth, or bony plates, if it helped the animal survive, was passed on to later generations. These features became the hallmark of each new […]
What does a flashing light on a furnace mean?
How difficult is Goldberg Variations?
How difficult is Goldberg Variations? In print, the Goldbergs (Goldberg Variations) have a quasi-legendary status, a hallmark of technical difficulty. I was perusing the score and it doesn’t look terribly intricate for what’s possibly a majority of the variations – certainly less than Bach’s 3- or 4-part works. What’s so special about the Goldberg Variations? […]
What does Sammy mean?
What does Sammy mean? Sammy as a boy’s name is related to the Hebrew name Samuel. The meaning of Sammy is “God heard”. What kind of name is Sammy? Samuel (sometimes spelled Samuil) is a male given name and a surname of Hebrew origin meaning either “name of God” (שם האלוהים Shem HaElohim) or “God […]
What problems are Burmese pythons causing in the Florida Everglades?
What problems are Burmese pythons causing in the Florida Everglades? Text Box. Burmese pythons invading the Everglades have heavily impacted the wildlife and the food chain in South Florida. These predators have contributed to major declines in animal populations—like mammals, birds and even reptiles—and pose as a major threat to endangered species. Why is it […]
What is the weight limit for riding a camel?
What is the weight limit for riding a camel? The individual weight of a passenger must not exceed 90 kilograms (198 pounds or 14 stone), and the combined weight of two passengers must not exceed 170 kilograms (375 pounds or 27 stone). Does riding camels hurt them? According to the UK-based Born Free Foundation, there’s […]
Where did F Scott Fitzgerald write The Great Gatsby?
Where did F Scott Fitzgerald write The Great Gatsby? Valescure, France Who was the inspiration for The Great Gatsby? Scott Fitzgerald Is there cursing in The Great Gatsby? There’s not too much swearing (though some soundtrack song lyrics include infrequent use of “s–t” and “f–k”), but expect some violence (a man punches another, a car […]
What country did chai tea come from?
What country did chai tea come from? First, a brief history of chai: “chai” translates to “tea” in Hindi and several other Indian languages (so Starbucks is being redundant—Chai Tea just means “tea tea”). Tea came to India from China, but was popularised largely in the British colonial era when large plantations were established. Is […]