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What kind of trees do elk like? Some of an elk’s favorite trees to nibble on include: Aspen (Populus tremuloides) Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa) Rocky mountain maple (Acer glabrum) Red alder (Alnus rubra) Vine maple (Acer circinatumand) Willow (Salix spp) Do deer like hydrangeas? In general, hydrangeas are definitely not a favorite for […]

What year was the Guam quarter released? 2009 How much is a 2009 Guam quarter worth? Both the 2009 P Guam quarter and 2009 D Guam quarter are each worth around $0.50 in about uncirculated condition. The value is around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of […]

What mode should my guitar tuner be in? Your guitar tuner should be set to 440Hz. On the KorgCA-30 shown in the picture this is indicated at the top left of its display. 440Hz is known as “Concert pitch” which means what sound frequency is defined as being the note of “A”, and that’s 440Hertz […]

Why is my car cranking but not starting Honda Civic? If the engine is cranking with vigor – as if the battery is fully charged – and it is still not starting then it most likely isn’t the battery or the alternator. The alternator charges the battery so if the battery is holding a good […]

How an igloo is built? Igloos are built from compressed snow. You saw it into chunks like building blocks, then stack the blocks around a circular terraced hole in the snowy ground. Solid ice isn’t a very good insulator compared to compressed snow, simply because ice is solid while snow is filled with miniature air […]

Did the Jackson 5 perform at the Apollo? The surviving members of The Jackson 5 return to the Apollo Theater, a venue they first played on Amateur Night in 1969. Do they still do Showtime at the Apollo? Showtime at the Apollo was revived by Fox Broadcasting Company in 2016-2017 with a pair of specials […]

What is Hanukkah and how is it connected to Greek rule? Hanukkah commemorates the Maccabean Revolt against the Syrian-Greek army. Hanukkah, in particular, celebrates Judah Maccabee’s victory over the Seleucids. Rabbinic tradition states the victorious Maccabees could only find an amount of oil to keep the commemorative Menorah lit for one night. Is the story […]

Why are there more fake flamingos than real flamingos? The plastic flamingo was designed in 1957 by Don Featherstone while working for Union Products, the pink flamingo has gone from a piece of Florida exotica to a symbol of trash culture. Featherstone sculpted his 3-D flamingos from clay, working from photos of the birds in […]

Does lavender spread out? How much is it likely to spread? Lavender is a small shrub that usually grows 20 to 24 inches tall and wide. The height includes the flower stalks, so when not in bloom, the foliage may be only a foot tall. The plant does not spread as thyme, oregano, and other […]

How do you get rid of hiccups from spicy food? Another option us pulling on your tongue, eating slower or taking an antacid to stop your hiccups. If you choose an antacid, take one that contains magnesium as it helps calm the nerves including those irritated due to spicy foods. Another common remedy involves breathing […]