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When did wiring Colours change?
March 2004 saw amendment 2 to British Standard BS 7671 (Requirements for Electrical Installations). Probably the most significant change introduced for t...
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What parts of a car are made of plastic?
It's not surprising because plastics are durable, cheap to make and can be turned into just about anything. Your dashboard, gauges, dials, switches,...
current events
Why did Georgia secede from the union?
Secession began after President Lincoln's election in the belief that his Republican Party was aggressively anti-slavery. Georgia's declaration...
culture
How does an air acetylene torch work?
It combines these gases to get an intense flame temperature. An air/acetylene system only requires the use of a single acetylene tank and gets oxygen fro...
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What do you put in bean bags?
Most bean bags are filled with a manmade material known as expanded polystyrene (EPS). EPS is a hard-celled plastic very similar to Styrofoam, which is e...
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Are all queen bed frames the same size?
Queen bed frames Often referenced as having the same measurements as a standard 60" X 80" queen size bed, queen bed frame size varies depending on its de...
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How do you make a floor stop squeaking?
Sprinkle lock lubricant, talcum powder, or powdered graphite into the joints between the floorboards. Then place a cloth over the boards and walk back an...
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How much kitchen counter space do I need?
Plan for Sufficient Counter Space You need at least 36 inches or clear, uninterrupted counter space for prep work -- and 42 inches is better if you roll ...
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What does a paydex score of 75 mean?
Most sources say you should try to keep a Paydex score of at least 75 in order to be considered in good standing. A score of 80—a really great score—mean...
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Will a queen bed fit in a truck bed?
Most pickup beds are large enough to comfortably fit a queen size or smaller mattress flat within the bed, or resting upon the wheel wells. A king size m...
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How do I pull data from Excel to Python?
Steps to Import an Excel File into Python using pandas Step 1: Capture the file path. First, you'll need to capture the full path where the Excel fi...
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Can frogs jump out of pools?
Frogs (and other small animals like mice and even birds) can climb up onto the pad, and then climb out of the pool. No mess to clean up. No dead animals....
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Are tiny houses less expensive?
Smaller Means Cheaper — Well, Sort Of Let's state the obvious: A small home is generally less expensive than a McMansion. But when it comes to tiny ...
