Category: Lifehacks

Who created the exit sign? It received 3,300 entries and—after a period of rigorous testing to determine whether each symbol could be readily understood in a smoky environment—settled on one submitted by a designer named Yukio Ota: a figure on a green ground, running out a door. When were electric exit signs invented? 1911 First,…

Do dictators wear uniforms? Fascist dictators and their followers believe in hierarchy and a uniform designates them as the top of the hierarchy. What would Joseph Stalin wear? The Stalin tunic or Stalinka (Russian: Сталинка) is a type of tunic or jacket associated with Joseph Stalin; from the 1920s until the 1950s and beyond, it…

Do accents fade over time? Depending on the person’s age, they will gradually lose their original accent and slowly pick up an American accent. Again depending on their age, <20, they may never completely lose their original accent. How long does it take to lose accent? Different people need differing amounts of time for effective…

Did Emma Watson make a good Belle? In an article in Vanity Fair, Emma Watson is credited with creating a “new Belle.” She deliberately ensures that Belle is “a creator in her own right,” developing “a modern washing machine that allows her to sit and read.” She is dressed in “bloomers” and “riding boots” because,…

Do you need computer science for astrophysics? Astrophysics employ laws of physics and chemistry in astronomy and has nothing to do specifically with Computer Science. Astrophysics employ laws of physics and chemistry in astronomy and has nothing to do specifically with Computer Science. How can computer science be used in astrophysics? Many astrophysicists use computers…

What determines your ethnicity? Ethnicity recognizes differences between people mostly on the basis of language and shared culture.” Related: Why did some people become white? In other words, race is often perceived as something that’s inherent in our biology, and therefore inherited across generations. Does culture mean ethnicity? Culture does include race, nationality, and ethnicity,…

How do I fix Kodi so slow? How to fix Kodi buffering Check your internet speed (bandwidth) using a speed test. Ensure your internet speed are high enough for the site you’re using. Choose a lower streaming quality if speed issues exist. Verify the streaming source is up and running properly. How do I speed…

When can exit doors be locked OSHA? Locking exit doors when there are less than 10 employees in a building or structure does not provide protection equivalent to or greater than compliance with applicable OSHA standards (1910.36(b)(4) & 1910.37(k)) which require free escape regardless of the number of occupants. How do you secure a fire…

Why does my neutered cat hump stuffed animals? It’s normal and natural for a male cat to enjoy the sexual pleasure he may experience from this activity. Some cats that hump are insecure or need extra affection. Trauma or surgery can cause humping. If your cat is bored, frustrated, or feeling too confined. Do fixed…

Why do some people get jury duty and some don t? Why have some people never been called for jury duty? Voter records – either voter registration lists or lists of actual voters – are the required source of names for federal court juries. Some courts supplement voter lists with other sources, such as lists…