Category: Thanksgiving

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 […]

How you should store bread stocks? To save bread so it stays fresh longer, you can store it in plastic wrap, a reusable zip-top plastic bag, or a bread box. Avoid storing bread in damp, airy locations, which can speed up molding. If you’re not going to eat the loaf in two or three days, […]

How do you get rid of frosted headlights? If the headlights are only slightly foggy, you can try and restore them using an abrasive, like toothpaste, and lots of scrubbing. First, clean the headlights with Windex or soap and water. Then, using a soft cloth, rub a fingertip amount of toothpaste onto the wet headlight. […]

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 […]

Is mridangam older than tabla? One of the differences is in the choice of rhythmic accompaniment. The Carnatic sangeet of southern India prefers a drum called mridangam. This is a small wooden drum call danya and a larger metal one called banya. It is said that tabla was developed by cutting a pakhawaj (a mridang) […]

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 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 […]

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 […]