Category: Lifehacks

How do you hook up 4 12 volt batteries to make 24 volts? Split the four into two pairs. Connect each pair to each other, positive to positive, negative to negative. Connect one pair to the other pair by linking one positive terminal to a negative terminal on the other pair. the ‘other’ positive and…

What is correct I feel good or I feel well? Both answers are correct. Feel well and be well refer to one’s health. Well in this case is an adjective. This is the only use of well as an adjective-to mean healthy, not sick. Feel good means to feel happy. What is the difference between…

Is a premium WordPress theme worth it? A good premium theme gives you so much flexibility in terms of design which makes so much easier for your website to stand out. It allows you to create so many variations that by the time you’re done fixing up your website, you can barely tell that you’re…

Are soldiers less intelligent? Contrary to popular perceptions, America’s enlisted troops are not poorly educated. In fact, Pew reports that 98 percent of the enlisted force has at least a high school diploma. This is compared with 86.7 percent of the U.S. civilian population aged 25 or older. Why youth are not joining armed forces?…

Why did Elvis Costello call himself Elvis? His new name was a two-part suggestion from his manager, borrowing ‘Elvis’ from Elvis Presley (probably a smart move for the time period) and his own father’s stage name of Costello. Costello as a nod to his dad. Was the name Elvis popular before Elvis Presley? Usage. The…

Why do I do math in my head all the time? “Our brain does subconscious calculations all the time that would be very difficult to do consciously,” Chan explains. “We are not aware of these calculations, but they happen all the time. In fact, our brain is much better at these difficult calculations than at…

Why is Roundup not killing my weeds? Weed killers, like Glyphosate, must be absorbed and moved throughout the plant in order to work. Finally, liquid weed killers may not work because they were diluted too much during mixing. All pesticides work best when they are mixed at the recommended rate on the label. What do…

Can meditation help in sports? Meditation in sport is not only helpful for performance, but can also aid athletes who experience anxiety, depression, and other mental health illnesses. The practice can help athletes through injury, as well as overcome challenges such as the transition back into sport or out of sport (e.g., retirement). How do…

How do you make a superhero suit? All superheroes wear a tight get-up of some sort, whether it be a unitard, leggings, or a full-body suit. Pick a color or two and start building your costume from a foundation of spandex. Shoot for full length leggings and a long-sleeve tee shirt. Most superheroes fully cover…

How should I start my IAS preparation for beginners? UPSC Preparation for Beginners Read the Syllabus Carefully. Practice being the Planner. Zero Down on Sources. Save the Notes for Last. Make Revision a Habit. A Strong Foundation is a Key. Read the Newspaper. Reduce Your Socializing. What should I study first for IAS? What subjects…