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Are taxes charged on groceries? In most cases, grocery items are exempt from sales tax. An exception, however, is “hot prepared food products,” which are taxable at California’s 7.25% state sales tax rate plus the local district tax rate (see rates here), whether they’re sold to-go or for consumption on the store premises. Which states […]

Can you refreeze defrosted meat sauce? Yes, you can refreeze meat sauce, It would be better if you thawed, reheat as long as possible and cool the sauce properly, It’s safe ultimately you don’t need to be worried about it. If you have added acidic tomato to your sauce it’s safe from bacteria, but make […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]