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What are the decorations on a Christmas tree called? Christmas ornaments, baubles, “christmas bulbs” or “Christmas bubbles” are decoration items, usually to decorate Christmas trees. What are tree-toppers called? Decorative Christmas ornament tree-toppers (treetoppers or finials) have their origin in the Victorian era, when Christmas trees became popular in England. What is the most popular […]

Is the G really silent in Lasagna? “The G isn’t technically silent, as it changes the way the last syllable is pronounced. No, you don’t hear the typical G sound, but “GN” changes the end of the word,” he said on a forum on projectcovo.com. “If the G wasn’t there, we wouldn’t pronounce lasagna like […]

Who is the most annoying character in the originals? Vincent Griffith is by far the worst and annoying character in the originals all he does is whine about how he hates the Mikaelson’s. when Davina went to take over the coven who’s idea was that Vincent’s and then he left her to deal with them […]

What is a aboriginal fish hook? Fishhooks used around coastal Sydney were curved but not barbed. They were usually made from shell but wood, bird talons and possibly bone were used. The sheen from the pearl-like inner surface of turban shells may have acted as a lure for the fish. The fish hooks were made […]

How do you solve P 4s? Divide each side by 4 to solve for s. Your answer for P=4s is P4=s . How do you calculate PA B? The P(A∪B) Formula for independent events is given as, P(A∪B) = P(A) + P(B), where P(A) is Probability of event A happening and P(B) is Probability of […]

Did they really run over a cow in O Brother Where Art Thou? The gunfire frightens the cows grazing in nearby fields and they stampede into the road—directly in front of the car. One of the cows appears to be hit by the car and falls down. This sequence was accomplished by attaching a cable […]

Is a weather watch worse than a warning? As the event becomes imminent, a watch will normally be upgraded to either a warning or an advisory (which indicates an 80% or greater probability of occurence). A Warning indicates that conditions pose a threat to life or property, and that travel will become difficult to impossible. […]

What happens if you leave uncooked meat out overnight? If a perishable food (such as meat or poultry) has been left out at room temperature overnight (more than two hours) it may not be safe. Discard it, even though it may look and smell good. Never taste a food to see if it is spoiled. […]

Why do you remove fat from stock? It’s necessary to skim the fat as you boil down stock to preserve the integrity of the flavors. The fat will solidify, but when you open the jar, the gelled meat drippings will be on top. If it’s gelled into a solid, you can scoop out the stock […]

What are Finnish facial features? We sometimes see them sparse beards and sometimes with flat noses; but Finns with a yellow or brown or yellow-brown skin or with black eyes or black hair would be an unusual sight. They are almost universally of light skin, blue or gray eyes, and light hair. Do Finnish people […]