Category: Interesting

What fruits can you not eat raw? The fruit seeds and pits of apples, mangos, peaches, pears, and apricots contain a chemical known as amygdalin, which can turn into cyanide. And while you’d need to ingest tons of them to suffer the effects of poisoning, it’s best to avoid consumption when you can. Which fruits…

Why are all my filling falling out? Undue pressure on a dental filling, from chewing hard foods or teeth grinding and clenching, can cause it to break or fall out. If it is painless, the patient may not notice tooth breakage, aside from the filling material dropping into their mouth. How often do fillings fall…

Are Oil Rig Jobs dying? Between 2008 and 2017, 1,566 oil rig workers died on the job. Even as the US suicide rate has surged by more than 40\% in less than two decades, mortality among men employed in oil, gas and extractives stands out at double the national average. Is the oil and gas…

Is a CPA more valuable than MBA? If you are a CPA you will earn approximately 10\% more than your non-CPA counterparts. The median salary for a CPA is $62,123 per year. On the other hand, location plays a big role in compensation for a MBA – meaning that the school you attended (based on…

What is the resolution of a 4K projector? When we talk about 4K for projectors there are generally 2 specs: 3840×2160 or 4096×2160 pixels. The more pixels, the more vivid the picture contents are. Other than resolution, the technology that’s used inside your projector to produce the picture is important too. How many resolution is…

What should be avoided in depression? Here are 12 things it’s best to avoid if you’re suffering from depression or anxiety. Don’t ignore your issues. Don’t drink alcohol, especially not to excess. Try not to stay in bed or to let your sleep patterns become chaotic. Don’t lock yourself away indoors. How do people view…

What are the 3 traditional Lenten practices? The three traditional Lenten practices are Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving. Why do we practice praying fasting and almsgiving during Lent? Lent has traditionally been the season where we give something up, often sweets or a favorite food, in order to focus on the sacrifice Christ made on the…

What was the 1st submarine? Turtle The first military submarine was Turtle in 1776. During the American Revolutionary War, Turtle (operated by Sgt. Ezra Lee, Continental Army) tried and failed to sink a British warship, HMS Eagle (flagship of the blockaders) in New York harbor on September 7, 1776. Why was the first submarine called…

What does chosen name mean? A preferred name (sometimes known as a chosen name, a nickname, or a name-in-use) is the use of a name, usually a first name, that is different from a person’s legal name. There are many reasons why someone may use a preferred name. What was the story behind your name?…

How much gold can I carry to India from Abu Dhabi? 10kgs According to the UAE Embassy website, when travelling to India, the maximum gold allowed from Dubai to India should not exceed 10kgs per passenger. It includes the entire weight of the gold a passenger is carrying, including ornaments. Customs duty on coins and…