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What does a wee dram mean?
(euphemistic) A shot of Scotch Whisky. How much is a wee dram? It refers to one-eight of a fluid ounce, less than a teaspoon, or barely enough whisky to g...
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education
Can humans get toxoplasmosis from cats?
People can be infected by: Accidental ingestion of oocysts after cleaning a cat's litter box when the cat has shed Toxoplasma in its feces. Accidenta...
environment
Should you eat the whole lemon?
Many of the plant compounds in lemons are not found in high amounts in lemon juice, so it is recommended to eat the whole fruit — excluding the peel — for...
culture
Which Supra has the BMW engine?
The new Supra, in case you somehow aren't already aware, is essentially a BMW Z4 underneath. It uses BMW parts, a BMW interior, and a BMW drivetrain....
politics
Can you store golf clubs in the cold?
Constant exposure to cold won't damage the clubhead or shaft, but could dry out the grips and cause them to harden or crack. To sum up, the most-impo...
education
How much RAM did NASA use?
This means that the Apollo computerApollo computerAstronauts communicated with the AGC using a numeric display and keyboard called the DSKY (for "display ...
science
What is the most productive soil?
Mollisols – 7% of the world's ice-free land. Found in Ukraine, parts of Russia and the USA, mollisols are some of the world's most fertile soil....
culture
What do pirates call their treasure?
Booty is treasure — money, jewels, and the like — obtained by criminal means, especially plundering or pillaging. If you're in the Caribbean on vacat...
education
Is Pan Peter Pans last name?
The real name of Peter Pan is Peter Pan, as this is the name that he calls himself and the name he has in Barrie's text. Peter's birth name may ...
health insights
Can you mix green tea and black tea together?
Tetley has introduced a new blend that combines black tea and green tea in the same bag. The blend, which offers the combined antioxidant strength of both...
history
Will an MRI show a pinched nerve?
MRI scans which show soft tissues, such as nerves and discs, are generally preferred over CT scans which show bony elements. Advanced imaging can show exa...
world news
Should I let my cat see his dead brother?
If your cat has died from a cause that doesn't pose a risk of infection to other cats, and you feel comfortable doing so, you can show your cat the b...
culture
Do collars cause collapsed trachea?
Collars, especially choke collars, are walking and training tools that can lead to tracheal collapse because of the repetitive pressure applied to the nec...
