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How do you keep chickens out of the coop? Train Your Chickens to Return to Their Coop Keep your chickens in their coop for 1-2 weeks. Start letting them out at the same time every morning. Watch to see when your chooks return to their roost. Close the coop at the same time every night. […]

How did they stay cool in the 1800s? Water fountains. Water fountains were very different in the 1800s and early 1900s than they are now, but they still provided an easy way to cool off in the summer. Some fountains in big cities were built as large troughs so people could do more than just […]

How do you neutralize salt flavor? Lemon juice, vinegar—whatever the acid, it’s your saving grace. Use a squeeze of lemon or a drizzle of a mild vinegar to help mask some of the aggressive salt with a new flavor. Acid will bring out the best of salty potatoes or salty fish (fish and chips, anyone?). […]

What does 12 foot drywall weigh? Standard Drywall Boards 5/8 inch thick weigh 73.6, 92 or 110.4 pounds per eight, 10 or 12 feet. Quarter-inch board, only manufactured in lengths of eight of 10 feet, weighs 38.4 or 48 pounds, respectively. What does 4×8 drywall weigh? A conventional 1/2-inch thick sheet of drywall measuring 4 […]

How many kitchens are in the White House? The White House Executive Chef works in one of two kitchens at the White House: The main kitchen, which is located in the northwest corner of the Ground Floor of the White House, and the Family Kitchen on the Second Floor. What is the largest room in […]

Why do my USB ports keep turning off? A port that continuously turns off and on may not be broken, this maybe a “Power Management” feature of the device. USB ports can hibernate just as a computer or laptop do. If it’s dozing off is not in your best interest, you can disable this feature. […]

How did the Roman Republic became a dictatorship Sulla? During the first 300 years of the Republic, dictators were often called on when Rome faced an invasion or some internal danger. He bypassed the Senate, which was filled with his enemies, and convinced the citizens’ assembly to make him a permanent dictator. Sulla then banished […]

How fast is a 2009 GTR? At 300 km/h (186 mph), gentle autobahn curves become serious turns, and the driver begins wishing he could see farther down the road. What is Nissan’s fastest car? 10 Nissan R390 GT1 – 220 MPH By all accounts, this is the fastest car Nissan has ever made. It uses […]

How do I find out what my voicemail password is? If you don’t have access to your online account, you can dial in to your voicemail by pressing and holding the ‘1’ key on your phone’s keypad. After your phone connects to the voicemail system, you can access your password settings by pressing ‘*’, followed […]

What is the significance of imagery in poetry? Imagery in poetry creates similar snapshots in a reader’s mind. Poets use imagery to draw readers into a sensory experience. Images will often provide us with mental snapshots that appeal to our senses of sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. Why is imagery important? Imagery can make […]