Category: Advice

How can I tell if my gold chain is real? Apply a drop of Nitric acid to the scratch or damaged part of the gold chain. Nitric acid will cause damage to fake gold jewelries or turn them green. If your gold chain reacts nothing to the nitric acid, it is a genuine gold. How…

What do you do with a territorial cat? Squirt fighting cats with water or use a whistle to distract them. Never try to pull them apart or you may get hurt, and never punish them for territorial behavior or they may become more aggressive. If the problem is ongoing, you may need to separate the…

Is Leonardo DiCaprio a legendary actor? Leonard Di Caprio is certainly among one of the great actors around, he is also one of the most followed actors in recent times, but certainly not the greatest actor who ever lived. Is Leo the greatest actor of all time? In news that will shake Hollywood, Leonardo DiCaprio…

What was Genghis Khan last words? According to legend, Genghis Khan’s last words to a few faithful followers were: “I have conquered for you a large empire. But my life was too short to take the whole world. That I leave to you.” Whether he uttered these short sentences or not, his successors were more…

What is nuclear radiation? Nuclear radiation (also called ionising radiation) is energy released as high-speed charged particles or electromagnetic waves. Radiation can come from many sources, both natural and manufactured. All living things are constantly exposed to low doses of radiation from rocks, sunlight and cosmic rays. What is the difference between different types of…

How reliable are Volvos? According to the folks at RepairPal, Volvo has a respectable reliability score of 3.5 out of 5 and the Above Average rating. To repair and maintain a Volvo vehicle, expect to pay around $769 per year, which is a bit higher than the average of $652 across all models. Why do…

Why the West is better than the East? The West typically has tighter competition to make the playoffs than the East, which often times gives teams in the West a better chance to become battle-hardened and playoff ready throughout the course of the regular season. Where are Western countries? The Western world, also known as…

What is the orbit of Voyager 1? Voyager 1 (and 2) cross the orbit of Mars, slightly above the ecliptic plane to avoid the asteroid belt between Mars & Jupiter. The camera moves out ahead of the Voyagers for a view back at the inner solar system. Are Voyager 1 and 2 going in the…

What is the most common mental illness in youth? ADHD, behavior problems, anxiety, and depression are the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children 9.4\% of children aged 2-17 years (approximately 6.1 million) have received an ADHD diagnosis. 7.4\% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 4.5 million) have a diagnosed behavior problem. What are 3…

Why are most actors so short? Film producer Brian Hennessey sums up a common explanation: “The dynamic of ‘shorter’ actors is mostly a result of practicality. There is more of an abundance of actors and actresses of average height so they are easier to cast. They are also by and large easier to shoot. Is…