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What are the things that hold up stockings called? A garter belt (AmE), or suspender belt or suspenders (BrE), is the most common way of holding up stockings. It is a piece of underwear worn around the waist like a belt but under clothing which has “suspenders” or “stays” that clip to the tops of […]

Can civilians use fire hydrants? Unauthorized use of a fire hydrant is illegal and considered water theft and is a misdemeanor under state law for which the offender may be prosecuted under California Penal Code Section 625. Who owns the fire hydrants? utility company Can anyone use a fire hydrant UK? Illegal use of fire […]

What triggers airbag deployment? Today’s vehicles are built with pressure and crash sensors that help to detect when a collision has occurred. When the sensors detect a collision, they trigger the deployment of the corresponding airbags (front, side or head curtain airbags). When should an air bag deploy? Frontal air bags are generally designed to […]

What size engine is in a 2013 Ford Fusion? 1.6 L 4-cylinder2.0 L 4-cylinder2.5 L 4-cylinder What kind of engine is in a Ford Fusion? Acceleration and Power The Fusion comes standard with a 175-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that’s mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. With this powertrain, the Fusion doesn’t feel that quick. How much horsepower does […]

Why do F1 cars rev so high? The pistons in F1 engines are different to the ones in usual car engines. They have a greater diameter and a lower height, therefore allowing a lot higher RPMs. An engine that has a lighter weight reciprocating mass can spin a higher rpm. What makes F1 car special? […]

What does the snow button do on my Infiniti? Snow Mode reduces throttle sensitivity AND locks the front and rear at a 50/50 split up to 12 miles-per-hour. After that it goes back to normal AWD mode. How do I know if my Infiniti is all-wheel drive? If your vehicle has both front and rear […]

Is Meadow a popular name? Although Meadow was probably in circulation as a girl’s name in America during the 1960s and 70s, it wasn’t common enough to make the Top 1000 list. Meadow is still a low ranking name and hardly given to 300 baby girls per year, but “hay”, at least she’s on the […]

How much does a 15 lb ham cost? Boneless, spiral cut hams are about $3.50 a pound. Bone-in ham varies from $1.48 to 1.98 a pound. Both ham and turkey are priced to lure you to the store….How much ham do I need for 8 adults? Number of People Amount of Boneless Ham 10 – […]

What would cause a large EVAP leak? The EVAP system is sealed and the most common components that can cause a leak are the gas cap, vent valve, and purge valve and the hoses and connectors, see the diagram below. The first thing to check with this code is the gas cap. Sometimes the gas […]

What are the benefits of sports drink during exercise? People use sports drinks to replace water (rehydrate) and electrolytes lost through sweating after activity. Electrolytes are minerals, such as potassium, calcium, sodium, and magnesium, that keep the body’s balance of fluids at the proper level. You lose water and electrolytes when you sweat. What drinks […]