health
Does da mean Dad?
not a Britishism but an Irish diminutive for “father.” I first became aware of it when reading about and then seeing Hugh Leonard's excellent play of...
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global news
Will there be a Mario movie?
Super Mario's return to the big screen with his animated film GCI will unfortunately no longer take place in the last months of 2022, as Nintendo had...
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politics
Do jumping spiders eat Daddy Long Legs?
Jumping spiders often leap direct into webs to eat daddy long legs. Like any other arachnid, daddy long legs have to deal with a series of predators. Here...
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culture
What is kit a nickname for boy?
Kit is usually an abbreviation of the given names Christopher, Katherine, Kathleen, and similar names. What is Kit short for for boys? Kit is short for Ch...
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culture
Are physically attractive parents more likely to have girls?
Multiple binary logistic regression analysis shows that being physically attractive statistically significantly increases the odds of having a daughter as...
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politics
How do I make my pie crust shiny?
For a glossy golden appearance, brush with an egg yolk that was beaten with 1 teaspoon of water. For slight shine, brush with half-and-half creamhalf crea...
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science
How do you clean a dirty fuel system?
How to Clean the Car's Fuel SystemTo do a basic clean, use a fuel system additive in the fuel tank and top your fuel level off with new gas in accord...
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global news
What are solid particulates?
Particulate matter is the sum of all solid and liquid particles suspended in air many of which are hazardous. This complex mixture includes both organic a...
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media
Can blown head gasket cause rough idle?
Rough Idle/Engine Knock A bad enough head gasket leak will cause the engine to lose compression. This can lead to the engine running roughly at idle, knoc...
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current affairs
What is DC loss?
Core Losses or Iron Losses in DC Machine Two types of losses namely hysteresis and eddy current loss occur in the magnetic core. The iron loss is almost c...
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