While a gap between the front teeth is not a typical standard of beauty in the United States, it is in other countries, such as Ghana and Nigeria. In these cultures, a gap between the front teeth is often considered a sign of beauty and attractiveness, leading some people to…
A front aerial is an advanced gymnastics skill that is essentially a front walk-over that doesn’t use hands for support. To pull this move off, you’ll need a fair amount of leg and core strength, but you’ll also need a decent amount of leg and back flexibility, too. Learn more……
Steel and aluminum garage doors are now the most common of the materials that garage doors are currently built out of. As wood doors do, steel and aluminum doors also vary in price depending on some different factors such as style, color, window options, and insulation level. More often than…
One of the strongest arguments in favor of the forearm crutch is also by far the most logical: doctors, therapists and patients agree that the forearm crutch is a superior walking aid for the vast majority of long-term crutch users. Still, forearm crutches are better in keeping the posture in…
Frozen peas are flash-steamed before they’re frozen, so they’re already ready to eat—you just want to warm them very quickly so they maintain their slight bounce and bright color. Despite what their packages say, if you cook frozen peas for longer than a minute, they lose their sweetness and that…
In general, marriages which are legally performed and valid abroad are also legally valid in the United States. Inquiries regarding the validity of a marriage abroad should be directed to the attorney general of the state where you live. Validity of Marriages Abroad In general, marriages which are legally performed…
Underground pipes within your property lines are considered to be part of the home and therefore insurable by your home insurance. If your insurance company offers any endorsements to insure these pipes, you may want to add them to your policy for the most possible coverage. Standard homeowner’s insurance does…
Fire is a powerful example of positive feedback. Most people assume that when a piece of wood catches fire, it’s actually the wood that burns, but this is not in fact the case. Here’s how it works: when wood gets hot, it releases gases (mostly methane and ethane) and it…
Generally, yes. If your pipes freeze during cold weather, causing them to burst, any water damage that results is likely covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy. Typically, your homeowners insurance covers cleaning and required repairs due to water damage that is a result of a frozen pipe that has burst.…
Under certain circumstances and distances, a forklift can be legally driven on a public road. To drive a forklift on a road legally, the forklift and operator must comply with state insurance, licensing, and registration requirements. Is driving a forklift the same as driving a car? Forklifts use rear-wheel steering…