Was James Earl Jones the voice of the Grinch? The special is narrated by Boris Karloff, who also provides the voice of the Grinch. Especially singing that song, with a voice like James Earl Jones, sounding like he should be in some old-school horror movies (though oddly, he’s best known for voicing Tony the Tiger, […]
What is a aboriginal fish hook?
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 […]
Where did the peranakans come from?
Where did the peranakans come from? The term Peranakan generally refers to people of mixed Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage. Many Peranakans trace their origins to 15th-century Malacca where their ancestors were thought to be Chinese traders who married local women. Are there still peranakans in Singapore? STRAITS-BORN NOT CHINESE Most of us in Singapore see […]
Why is the standby light blinking on my Sony TV?
Why is the standby light blinking on my Sony TV? The standby light on a Sony television indicates when the television is turned on and operating, or turned off and in “standby” mode. When you see your Sony TV’s standby light flashing, there are two reset options that can be performed to resolve whatever issue […]
Why do you remove fat from stock?
What are Finnish facial features?
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 […]
Why is yellow paper legal?
Why is yellow paper legal? Most lawyers use yellow-colored writing pads because they have to deal with lots of documents, and the handwritten notes on yellow pads stand out among the pile of white-colored documents. The yellow color on paper pads is soothing to the eyes as the paper does not hurt the eyes under […]