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Why does my TomTom keep shutting down? keeps shutting down, and the screen colours have changed automatically. A likely cause is that the battery is “dead” i.e. no longer holds a charge. The GPS runs on battery power, even if it is … Can you replace the battery in a TomTom GPS? The battery of […]

What are the 10 largest lakes in the US? List of largest lakes of the United States by area Rank Name Area 1 Lake Superior 31,700 sq mi 2 Lake Huron 23,000 sq mi 3 Lake Michigan 22,300 sq mi 4 Lake Erie 9,910 sq mi What is the largest freshwater inland lake in the […]

What has George told Lennie about? The noises of men in the woods come closer, and George tells Lennie to take off his hat and look across the river while he describes their farm. He tells Lennie about the rabbits, and promises that nobody will ever be mean to him again. What does George want […]

Do hot air balloons work better in cold weather Why? Yes, cold air is denser so differential heating per unit volume of air in the envelope produces more lift. In the buoyancy sense they work better in the cold. What happens to a balloon when cold? When an inflated balloon is placed in cold water, […]

What is the difference between Parliament and the executive? Parliament has a legally unchallengeable right to make whatever laws it thinks right. The executive carries on the administration of the country in accordance with the powers conferred on it by law. The courts interpret the laws and see that they are obeyed. What is executive […]

Do you need a lift kit for 24 inch rims? With smaller diameter rims like 18″ through 20″ size, you may not even need a lift kit at all. Especially when running low profile 25, 30 or 35 series tires, a lift kit is usually not required for these size rims on most cars. With […]

Is cement harmful to dogs? “When mixed with water, cement powder can expose animals to the risk of what are essentially chemical burns, as it becomes a highly potent, corrosive substance. In Doug’s case, this had inflamed his oesophagus and caused a build-up of acid in his stomach. How do you get glue out of […]

Does grapefruit affect Coumadin? Too much alcohol, cranberry products, or grapefruit products can INCREASE warfarin’s effect and increase your risk of bleeding. Avoid or limit your intake of alcohol, cranberry products, and grapefruit or grapefruit juice. How does grapefruit affect blood thinners? Grapefruit can cause new blood thinners like Eliquis and Xarelto to reach higher […]

Where are ostriches found today? Ostriches also live in eastern and southern Africa. The Syrian ostrich (S. camelus syriacus) of Syria and Arabia became extinct in 1941. The ostrich is the only living species in the genus Struthio. Are there ostriches in America? For a flightless bird, ostrich has had a turbulent history in the […]

Can an ant kill a human? Some, like the Maricopa harvester ant, will kill you fast by poison: it only takes a few hundred stings for this ant to kill a human [compared to 1,500 for honeybees, assuming you are not allergic], and once one stings you, the others will follow [they smell the alarm […]