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When to Use I.E. Versus E.G.
You should know when to use “i.e.” and when to use “e.g.” Many people use these interchangeably, but as you look into what “i.e.” and “e.g.” actually mean, you start to see how they
Read More »How to Stop Windows Update from Automatically Restarting Your Computer
You should know how to prevent Windows Update from automatically restarting your computer. There are few more annoying default settings than Windows’ developers choosing to have the default on Windows Update be to automatically
Read More »The Plural of “Hero” is “Heroes”, Not “Heros”
You should know the plural of “hero” is “heroes”, not “heros”. With it being Memorial Day and so many people posting on Facebook/Twitter/etc. about all the “heros” out there, I thought I’d do a
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Each Second About Four Million Metric Tons of Matter is Converted to Energy Within the Sun’s Core
Each second about four million metric tons of matter is converted to energy within the Sun’s core. This gives the Sun a lifetime as a main sequence star of about 10 billion years with
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How to Treat a Jellyfish Sting
You should know how to treat a jellyfish sting. Contrary to popular belief, you should never urinate on a jellyfish sting. This will just make the problem worse, as does washing the sting with
Read More »The Difference Between an Acronym and an Initialism
You should know the difference between an acronym and an initialism. Both acronyms and initialisms are abbreviations, but there is a key difference between the two, at least at present. Due to rampant misuse
Read More »It’s Bad Rap, Not Bad Wrap
You should know that the expression to describe when someone is falsely convicted of a criminal charge or is on the receiving end of unjustified criticism is “bad rap”, not “bad wrap”. Further, “rap”
Read More »Super Glue Adheres More Strongly if You Add a Little Water Before Applying It
You should know Super Glue adheres more strongly if you add a little water before applying it. Super Glue adheres nearly instantly when it comes in contact with the hydroxyl ions in water. When
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During Absence Seizures People Will Often Just Look Like They are Staring Off Into Space and May Walk Around Aimlessely
During absence seizures, the person will often appear to be just staring off into space. There is no typical jerking or twitching as is associated with many other types of seizures. Absence seizure victims
Read More »The Difference Between Venom and Poison
You should know the difference between venom and poison. The difference is in the delivery. Poison must be inhaled, ingested, or delivered via touch, while venom is injected into a wound. This may seem
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