Category: Lifehacks

How are invasive species affecting Florida? Invasive, non-native species such as these cause serious damage when introduced to Florida’s natural lands. Indeed, the threat they pose is second only to the direct destruction of habitats through development. All of Florida’s native habitats—marine, freshwater and terrestrial—are threatened by invasive species. Why are non-native and invasive plants…

Who was the most important ruler of the Middle Ages? King Charlemagne Charlemagne was one of the most powerful kings throughout the medieval period. He arose to power first as the King of the Franks in 768. Who was the best queen in the Middle Ages? Isabella I of Castile (Spain) (1451 – 1504) Perhaps…

What is the point of twelve-tone music? The technique is a means of ensuring that all 12 notes of the chromatic scale are sounded as often as one another in a piece of music while preventing the emphasis of any one note through the use of tone rows, orderings of the 12 pitch classes. How…

Why have I been sent an Uber code by text? According to an Uber spokesperson, “These codes are sent when someone tries to create an account using your phone number — which is usually a typo or an automated bot trying to create a fake account. Uber told us typing the word “STOP” would prevent…

Why would ethanol evaporate more quickly than water? Ethanol and isopropanol boil at a lower temperature than water, which generally means that they will evaporate quicker than water. The boiling temperature is largely determined by attractive interactions between the liquid molecules. Ethanol and isopropanol each only participate in 2 hydrogen bonds. What makes alcohol evaporate…

What is the most precise language? Definitely English and the Germanic languages feel more precise than the Romance languages (especially Portuguese or even Spanish). Spanish loses some precision in not including pronouns often times (although it’s easily deduced from context). They compensate for this with very technical and annoying grammar. What is the hardest Slavic…

Can we apply pan with thumb impression? Do mention correct PAN. If thumb impression is put on the application form, do get the thumb impression attested by Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer, under official seal and stamp. Do attach proof of PAN (copy of PAN card or PAN allotment letter issued…

How do you separate water from diesel? Extract a small amount of the suspect fuel using a hand-operated bilge pump. Place the fuel in a clear, clean glass container and allow it to sit in a dark place for 24 hours. Diesel is lighter than water so if there is water in the fuel, it…

Why is a quadcopter better than a helicopter? Although quadcopters are less stable and efficient than helicopters, they are more suitable to be made in small form factor. they are more mechanically simple and also cheaper to make. When they are scaled up, the disadvantage becomes more significant too. Are drones better than RC helicopters?…

Should I send my kid to public or private school? The primary benefit of sending your child to private school is the increased rigor of academic programs. By and large, private schools have much more demanding graduation requirements than do public schools. What is better a private school or a public school? Private school teachers…