The effect of the sting of the blue blubber jellyfish on humans is mild compared to some jellyfish. Usually the sting results in a slight redness around the area where the tentacles have touched, however some individuals may be more allergic than others. The area may be itchy for some…
Camellias, especially most varieties of C. japonica, can tolerate surprisingly low temperatures in winter, particularly if they are sheltered from cold winds during relatively short spells of 3 or 4 days of below freezing conditions and have had a chance to become dormant. Camellias in containers are more vulnerable to…
You can can blueberries in a boiling water bath canner or a pressure canner. I used a pressure canner so that’s what you’ll see in the pictures, but I have included directions for both canners. Prepare your jars. Make sure they are clean and keep them hot until needed. Lay…
Canada geese can travel 1,500 miles in a day if the weather permits. These birds tend to fly around 40 miles per hour during migration, though that can increase up to 70 miles per hour if they catch a strong tailwind. Canada geese fly at an average speed of about…
There’s no blood test to identify appendicitis. A blood sample can show an increase in your white blood cell count, which points to an infection. Your doctor also may order an abdominal or pelvic CT scan or X-rays. Doctors typically use ultrasound to diagnose appendicitis in children. Doctors use lab…
Bartering can be more time-consuming than trading with money. Bartering encourages specialization. It’s difficult to determine fair values for goods and services. Bartering encourages specialization. What is Bartering? Bartering is the act of trading one good or service for another without using a medium of exchange such as money. A…
Conclusions: Appendectomy is significantly associated with an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy but not significantly associated with future infertility in women. Women who have their appendix out have a greater chance of becoming pregnant, according to experts. A study in the journal Fertility and Sterility debunks the notion that the…
Anomie—literally, “without law”—is a situation in which society no longer has the support of a firm collective consciousness. Collective norms are weakened. A situation in which society no longer has the support of a firm collective consciousness. Functionalist Émile Durkheim viewed society as: An organism in which each portion plays…
They found vinegar was actually the least effective treatment method for getting rid of lice or suppressing the hatching of nits. Vinegar wasn’t the only home remedy that didn’t do well. No home treatment prevented lice from laying eggs. Even with prolonged exposure, most home remedies were unable to kill…
While constant barking should be controlled, it is important to understand that most Beagles will not be silent, quiet dogs. Those under the age of 2 can get a bit hyped up and in time they will calm down as they learn to settle in with the family and the…