Category: Thanksgiving

What was an important fur trading point in the Great Lakes? The fur trade in Wisconsin reached its height in the last half of the 1700s because the British had less restrictive trade policies than the French and allowed more people to trade. The most significant trading center in the upper Great Lakes was at […]

How do I troubleshoot a fax line problem? Disconnect the cord from the fax machine and plug it into the phone. Pick up the handset and listen to the dial tone. Make note of any abnormal sounds, including static, background noise, or a weak dial tone. If there is no dial tone, replace the cord […]

How far down are oil tanks buried? While this is by no means typical, GreenTrax Inc has seen a few tanks with anywhere from 5 to 7 feet of dirt on top of them. But most commonly, you will find the TOP of the tank buried less than 4 feet deep. Again, the most common […]

Do marathon runners poop their pants? ‘Runner’s trots’ are a real thing, and they’re not fun. Up to 71% of long-distance runners experience abdominal cramping and diarrhea. Of those, the latter is so common that runners call it “runner’s trots.” Who was the first person to poop? Researchers have stumbled across what may be the […]

Can all diesel engines run on biodiesel? Biodiesel is a direct replacement for petroleum diesel and can be used in any diesel engine without modifications. The first diesel engine was designed to run on peanut oil by German engineer Rudolf Diesel in 1893. The use of biodiesel can reduce a diesel engine’s overall emissions up […]

What did Frankenstein name his monster? He does call himself, when speaking to his creator, Victor Frankenstein, the “Adam of your labours”. He is also variously referred to as a “creature”, “fiend”, “the demon”, “wretch”, “devil”, “thing”, “being” and “ogre” in the novel….Frankenstein’s monster (The Modern Prometheus) Frankenstein’s Monster Gender Male Family Victor Frankenstein (creator) […]

How do you clean the bottom of a non-stick pan? Add ½ cup vinegar and 1 ½ cups water to your nonstick pan. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Allow the “cocktail” to cool. Wash the pan with warm water, gentle dish soap, and a microfiber cloth. How do you get burnt […]

What does Blue-black person mean? For example, “blue-black” is a term used primarily by African Americans to describe a skin tone found among dark-skinned people on the African continent. What color is Bluegreen? Cyan, also called aqua, is the blue-green color that is between blue and green on a modern RGB color wheel…. Cyan (Aqua) […]

Why does my oil light come on and off? If the oil light flickers on and off while the vehicle is stopped or at an idle, there may be a problem with the oil sensor or the pressure is too low. Check the oil level and add motor oil to the vehicle, if needed, and […]

What kind of tea causes kidney stones? Summary: Summer is the peak season for drinking iced tea, but the popular drink can contribute to painful kidney stones. Iced tea contains high concentrations of oxalate, one of the key chemicals that lead to the formation of kidney stones. Is green tea OK if you have kidney […]