Category: Thanksgiving

How much ground ginger equals a thumb? Other authorities suggest a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger is the equivalent to 1 1/4 teaspoons of ground or 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger. Quite a variation! So have fun experimenting! We’ll bet you end up with some excellent muffins. How many tablespoons of ginger are in a thumb? […]

What happens to recycled engine oil? Recycled used motor oil can be re-refined into new oil, processed into fuel oils, and used as raw materials for the petroleum industry. How used oil is recycled? Re-refining uses a practice of vacuum distillation to remove contaminants such as fuel, water, or dirt from used oil to produce […]

How do you remove eyebrow wax from the surfaces? Dip a cotton pad in mineral oil, massage oil, or olive oil. Warmer oil works better than cold oil. Hold the soaked pad on the wax residue until it’s saturated — about two minutes. Wipe off the wax residue with a clean cotton pad. How do […]

What are the 10 largest companies by revenue in the world? This can lower or even outweigh potential returns. #1 Walmart Inc. (WMT) #2 China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (SNP) #3 Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) #4 PetroChina Co. Ltd. (PTR) #5 Apple Inc. (AAPL) #6 CVS Health Corp. (CVS) #7 Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDS. A) […]

How do I request an Australian flag? Australian flags can be obtained free of charge through the Constituents’ Request Programme by contacting the electorate office of your local Senator or Member of the House of Representatives. Who made the South Australia flag? Robert Craig Who owns the Australian flag design? Ivor Evans: co-designer of the […]

Is flour more dense than water? When we’re talking about baking, the differences might not be quite as apparent as feathers and lead, but the same is true of flour and water: one is much less dense than the other (in this case the flour is the feathers and the water is the lead). Is […]

How much is the blue heart diamond worth? It is valued at $20 million. Gloria Stuart wore it at the 1998 Academy Awards. Stuart was the actress playing the elder version of Rose. We do have to admit a blue diamond necklace isn’t easy to come by, hence the price. Was the blue diamond from […]

When was the Age Discrimination Act amended? 1986 Why was the Age Discrimination in Employment Act passed? Congress created the legislation in an effort to promote the employment of older persons based on their ability rather than age and to prohibit arbitrary age discrimination in employment. What age does the Age Discrimination in Employment Act […]

Are there any legends about dragons? Famous prototypical draconic creatures include the mušḫuššu of ancient Mesopotamia; Apep in Egyptian mythology; Vṛtra in the Rigveda; the Leviathan in the Hebrew Bible; Grand’Goule in the Poitou region in France, Python, Ladon, Wyvern, and the Lernaean Hydra in Greek mythology; Jörmungandr, Níðhöggr, and Fafnir in … How many […]

Where is the island of Cyprus located? eastern Mediterranean Sea What country owns the island of Cyprus? The Republic of Cyprus, the only internationally recognized government, occupies the southern 60% of the island, and has been a member state of the European Union since 1 May 2004. What part of Cyprus is Turkish? North Cyprus […]