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How does a wet and dry bulb hygrometer work? This type of hygrometer uses two basic mercury thermometers, one with a wet bulb one with a dry bulb. Evaporation from the water on the wet bulb causes its temperature reading to drop, causing it to show a lower temperature than the dry bulb. What is […]

Is the Shikon jewel real? The Shikon no Tama (English:The Jewel of Four Souls) is the fictional magic jewel in Rumiko Takahashi’s manga and anime series InuYasha. It contains four types per soul: Aramitama (Courage), Nigimitama (Friendship), Kushimitama (Wisdom) and Sakimitama (Love). Where did the Shikon jewel come from? The Shikon Jewel was produced from […]

How do you capture an emu? An alternative method used is to catch the emu then stand behind the animal with one hand across its back providing downward pressure while the other hand is placed from the side around the bird to clutch the soft skin area between the legs and hard bare area of […]

What is mixer grinder used for? A mixer grinder is probably the most important machine in a modern kitchen, helping reduce manual work and saving time to allow faster cooking. From pureeing, mixing, grinding, mincing to chopping, the mixer grinder is designed for multiple tasks and gives a fine product without clear pieces. Which is […]

What are croissants called in France? kipferl Why are croissants so popular in France? Marie Antoinette popularized the croissant in France by requesting the royal bakers replicate her favorite treat from her homeland, Austria. This bakery served Viennese specialties including the kipfel (croissant) and the Vienna loaf and quickly became very popular and inspired French […]

Can you eat oatmeal 3 days before a colonoscopy? NO whole grains or high-fiber: Whole grain bread, rolls, pasta, or crackers. Whole grain or high-fiber cereal (including granola, raisin bran, oatmeal) What can I eat 3 days before colonoscopy? procedure. Clear liquids you may have include: water, coffee, tea, clear broth or bouillon, Gatorade, PowerAde, […]

How much is 25 pounds in Australian dollars? 46.3445 AUD How much is Australian dollars in British pounds? Convert Australian Dollar to British Pound AUD GBP 1 AUD 0.539095 GBP 5 AUD 2.69547 GBP 10 AUD 5.39095 GBP 25 AUD 13.4774 GBP What is $20 Australian in pounds? Are you overpaying your bank? Conversion rates […]

Who was on SNL in 1989? The 263rd episode of Saturday Night Live was hosted by Dolly Parton who also seved as musical guest. Who was on SNL in 1983? October 8, 1983: Brandon Tartikoff / John Cougar. October 15, 1983: Danny DeVito & Rhea Perlman / Eddy Grant. October 22, 1983: John Candy / […]

How long is a horse race time? How many minutes does a horse race last? No horse race will last more than ten minutes. Most Flat races are over in three minutes or less. Jumps races start at around three and a half minutes and most take less than seven minutes. How many seconds is […]

What kind of rugs go with striped couches? Natural fibers. Jute, coir, sisal and sea grass are casual and beachy, and go with anything — especially stripes. Try partnering your striped sofa with a jute or sisal rug, water hyacinth armchairs and a rope-framed mirror for a fresh, nautical look. What design goes with stripes? […]