Category: Advice

When did Transgender become a thing? ‘Transvestite’ originated in 1910 from the German sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld, who would later develop the Berlin Institute where the very first ‘sex change’ operations took place. ‘Transsexual’ was not coined until 1949, ‘transgender’ not until 1971, and ‘trans’ (a very British term) not until 1996. When was the first…

What does it mean to add your name to a lease? A signed rental lease agreement is very specific about who’s allowed to live in the rental property. The adults named on a lease are legally responsible for the property—from rent and utilities to security deposits and damages. Why is it important to have your…

What is the chemical reaction in fire? Fire is a chemical reaction in which energy in the form of heat is produced. When forest fuels burn, there is a chemical combination of the oxygen in the air with woody material, pitch and other burnable elements found in the forest environment. This process in known as…

Why are streets not straight? The simple answer is that roads aren’t straight because other things that are too big and expensive to move, or impractical to climb, get in the way. Besides, straight roads are BORING! How are roads made straight? Each piece of wood had lead weights attached to the end, and they…

Are gray cats more affectionate? Are GREY cats friendly? Some studies indicate that grey cats can generally be more affectionate, gentle, and loving. Tabby cats, on the other hand, will show more love for being indoors, together with their owners. Tabbies are also known for being a bit lazy and too friendly, even with strangers….

How do you stop old books from smelling musty? Place dry books in an airtight container, along with an open box of baking soda. Keep the books in the container until the musty smell disappears. This may take up to a week for hard-back books. Why do old books smell weird? Old books have a…

How do you make money with equity in a company? If you receive stock options—the most common form of employee equity compensation—you get the right to buy stocks at a predetermined price, or strike price. You “exercise your options” when you purchase the underlying stocks at strike price. How do equity investors get paid back?…

Can you butcher a horse in Iowa? Iowa has become ground zero in the national debate on horse slaughter, now that the USDA has cleared a horse slaughter plant to begin butchering horses here. Is eating horse illegal in Iowa? As previously indicated, it is allowed under the Iowa agricultural etc statutes. Is it legal…

What is something you are doing when you lose track of time? Any activity that you absolutely enjoy doing and are passionate about would definitely make you lose track of time. A few examples: An artist who is painting on a canvass during a really good day. A musician working on his latest composition, recording…

Why is the number e significant? The number e is one of the most important numbers in mathematics. e is an irrational number (it cannot be written as a simple fraction). e is the base of the Natural Logarithms (invented by John Napier). e is found in many interesting areas, so is worth learning about….