Category: Thanksgiving

Why are candy canes shaped that way? In the mid-1600s, confectioners (candy makers) made candy sticks by hand. Because of the shepherds in the Nativity story, the choirmaster bent the candy sticks into canes to represent the shepherd’s crook. The cane-shaped candy sticks became a tradition at the church. What does the candy represent? Character […]

Can a 20 year old foster? There is only one age restriction that applies for people wanting to foster. All applicants need to be at least 21 years of age, though legally the minimum age is 18. Anybody over the age of 21 can apply – there is no upper age limit. Where do orphans […]

Is sitting on a stool good for your back? A stool or saddle seat allows you to sit, perch, and move as you work. Sitting on a stool or saddle seat also encourages ‘Active Sitting’, which helps to strengthen your core and back muscles, all of which can lead to improved comfort and productivity in […]

Do you lose your license immediately after a DUI in Minnesota? Administrative Penalties These penalties can be imposed upon or soon after a DWI arrest and may apply even if the offender is never criminally convicted of a DWI. For a first DWI, an offender’s driver’s license is revoked for up to 90 days. How […]

What is the F note on a flute? The F major scale notes are F, G, A, B-flat, C, D, E, then F(high) again. You can play this as two octaves but start with the first octave, the lower one. Why can’t I play an F on my flute? F and F# are the typical […]

What is the purpose of sound devices in poetry? Poetic sound devices help the reader “hear” a poem. The way a poet structures their stanzas and chooses their words can bring a poem to life. What is the difference between free verse and traditional poetry? With free verse poetry you refrain from using a specific […]

How long does enchilada sauce last in the freezer? You’re enchilada sauce, if left at room temperature, will last up to 2 to 3 days. For that in the refrigerator, it will last up to a week approximately. The freezer will last up to 3 months, while the unopened can will last up to 2 […]

Is Astro Boy a human? Astro is a robot male with human emotions created by Umataro Tenma. Tenma created Astro in the image of his deceased son Tobio Tenma. Astro was forced into fighting other robots against his will in the robot circus, but was eventually rescued by Hiroshi Ochanomizu. What was Astro Boy inspired […]

Are short shifters universal? A: Short shifters are vehicle specific and are not universal. They are not available for any automatic transmission vehicles. What’s the difference between a short shifter and a regular shifter? The actual difference between a short shifter, a long shifter, and a stock shifter resides in the shaft. A short shifter […]

Is Blue Devil bad for your engine? Is Blue Devil Bad for Your Engine? The answer is a resounding no. And if you are wondering about the safety of using other brands of rear main seal conditioners and stop-leak products like Bar’s Leak or Justice Brothers, don’t worry. What does Blue Devil do to your […]