Category: Thanksgiving

Why is croissant called croissant? listen)) is a buttery, flaky, viennoiserie pastry of Austrian origin, but mostly associated with France. Croissants are named for its historical crescent shape and, like other viennoiserie, are made of a layered yeast-leavened dough. The modern croissant was developed in the early 20th century. … How was croissant invented? “The […]

What is the meaning of hypnotized? When you hypnotize someone, you draw him into a mental state that is receptive to suggestion. To hypnotize is to induce a calm, focused state in one’s self or in another person. The state is called hypnosis, and a person who can do this for someone else is a […]

Are Bicentennial Eisenhower dollars worth anything? 1976 Eisenhower Dollar Clad bicentennial dollars in Mint State are much rarer in high grades than Proof clad coins that are common through PF69. Except for 1976 Type 1 that is worth $1,500 in MS66, most of the others are $55 in that grade, and all are rare in […]

How do you adjust a front door jamb? Adjust the jambs. Drill a 1/8-inch pilot hole at the point where the door is binding about 1 inch in from the jamb. Slightly angle the hole so that the screw will hit solid wood and not split the stud. If the head of the trim screw […]

How do you catch a lizard in your house? Find a jar large enough to trap the lizard and get a stiff piece of cardboard. Trap the lizard under the jar and scoot the cardboard under the jar until the lizard is standing on it. Pick up the lizard and take him outside, then lift […]

Who wrote Canterbury Tales? Geoffrey Chaucer Who told the Canterbury Tales? Why was the Canterbury tales so popular? The Canterbury Tales is considered Chaucer’s masterpiece and is among the most important works of medieval literature for many reasons besides its poetic power and entertainment value, notably its depiction of the different social classes of the […]

Can dogs sleep out in the cold? In most cases it’s best to keep your pets indoors in cold weather. Never leave them unattended outdoors for extended periods and bring puppies, short-haired dogs, and kittens inside when the temperature drops to seven degrees or lower. What temp is too cold for dogs? When temperatures start […]

How do you entertain a Jack Russell? Exercise your Jack Russell at least twice a day. You can take him for a long walk or play active games. Jack Russells are very smart and will keep you hopping unless they can find an outlet for all their pent-up energy. Playing active games such as fetch […]

What did the Beatles do in Hamburg? On August 17, 1960, five unknown musicians from Liverpool performed at Hamburg’s notorious Indra club, right by the city’s Reeperbahn red-light district. Pete Best, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Stuart Sutcliffe used the stage name “Silver Beatles.” Why were the Beatles forced to leave Hamburg Germany? […]

What was the resolution of the book hatchet? The resolution in the book Hatchet is when Brian goes home and reunites with his parents. He goes back, and continues his life. He figures out that he lost 17 percent of his body weight during his “trip” to the forest. What is the exposition of the […]