Category: Sociology

Can I eat feta while pregnant? Feta cheese that’s been made from pasteurized milk is likely safe to eat because the pasteurization process will kill any harmful bacteria. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notes that pregnant women should only consider eating feta cheese they know has been made from pasteurized milk. Is Greek feta […]

What does it mean when your turn signal stays on? You may be dealing with bad bulbs, a bad flasher relay, a faulty turn signal switch, or a bad wire or connector between the flasher unit and the turn signal switch. Refer to the ‘Checking a Light Bulb Socket for Ground and Power. Why does […]

Is it illegal to make TV commercials louder? The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has regulation over television advertisements. Due to the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act, which was passed in 2010, it is illegal for a commercial volume to exceed the average volume of the channel. Why does TV volume vary between channels? Those […]

How much power does an iPad use per hour? Depending on the model it likely has either a 10 watt or 12 watt charger and actually draws around 8 watts when actually charging. My electric rate is around 9¢ per kilowatt hour. How much electricity does a charging iPad use? Recent research by the EPRI […]

Where would the VIN number be on a motorcycle? The VIN location is generally the same for motorcycles and dirt bikes – on the steering neck – though some are located on the motor near the bottom of the cylinders. Turn the handlebars to the left and look on the right side of the frame […]

Can the continents go back to Pangaea? The continents that broke away from Pangaea are still being pushed (or, more accurately, dragged) apart by the confluence of mid-oceanic ridges and subduction zones. There is no way to reverse these processes directly, so the continents cannot go back to being Pangaea as it was 250 million […]

How do you sign off an email in Dutch? You can sign off every email with ‘Met vriendelijke groeten’….There are many variations possible on ‘met vriendelijke groeten’: Met hartelijke groeten, (With warm regards,) Met vriendelijke groet, (singular instead of plural, Kind regards,) Groeten, (Kind regards,) Groetjes, (very informal form of ‘Kind regards’) How do u […]

Do you have to adopt through an agency? The short answer is, yes, it is possible to adopt without using an agency, but it’s not always easy. It is easier for a mother who needs an adoptive family for her child to go to an adoption agency than to just ask around. An adoption agency […]

Does hysterectomy slow metabolism? This reduction in energy levels can cause women to exercise less, which can lead to weight gain after a hysterectomy. Slower metabolism. Poor sleep and less energy often precipitate a slowing of the metabolic processes, which can, in turn, lead to weight gain after a hysterectomy. Why does hysterectomy cause weight […]

How fast do Indy 500 cars go? 225 miles per hour Why do they drink milk at the Indy 500? The tradition started at the Indianapolis 500 by driver Louis Meyer simply requesting buttermilk to quench his thirst after the 1936 race. The following year the Rookie becomes the official Milk Person and is given […]