Why does the computer get slower over time?
When I purchased my computer everything seemed realy fast, but over time it seems to be slowing down. Why is this?...
Where can I find information about "The Beast" presidential vehicle?
The presidential car is, in the words of my 9 year old, maxed out to the teeth. I know it's heavily armored and has tons of amazing bells and whistles, but finding out what specific features it has brings me to a bevy of unreliable websites. My kid is super curious about its cool factor, so where ca...
What is the first thing presidents do after inauguration?
Just moments after the inaugural procedures and speeches, President Biden and Vice President Harris walked into the Capitol building. What is their very first task? ...
“International student adaption to US universities"
If you are an international student studying in US universities or finished your studies in Us I would like to know about your experience; How you adapted with US culture, educational system, was that difficult for you? What helped you to adjust? ...
App blocker that's NOT for phone addiction?
I work online and between emails, notifications, requests, and last minute changes, my cell gets a real workout. It's incredibly convenient, but having my workplace at my fingertips 24/7 can make it hard to clock out. I'm looking for an app or setting that simply blocks selected apps during a certai...
How fast do butterflies emerge?
A couple weeks ago, the painted lady caterpillars from my kids' butterfly kit went into thier chrysalides. Ten of them have emerged already, and nobody has managed to catch one in the act! Are they super fast, or are we just unlucky? We check the net several times a day and we have just five more ch...
Why shouldn't you eat raw flour?
I heard that it isn't the eggs, but the flour that makes eating raw cookie dough dangerous. Why? Isn't it just wheat? What about "safe" cookie dough that's gotten popular lately - aren't they made with flour?...
Check my retirement plan
My wife and I were looking over our finances and prospects for the next decade or so as we approach retirement. We've been incredibly lucky to have kept our jobs during the pandemic and are happily in a place where we don't have to worry as much about the day-to-day as we did when we were youn...
What can I do with Nintendo Platinum Points?
I accumulated 30 Nintendo Platinum points for buying a Switch Online membership, and I got a notification that my points are about to expire. There isn't much that costs only 30 points, and I don't want to spend any more money to get points. Are there free ways to get enough Platinum points that I c...
How long can a cast iron skillet go between seasonings?
Some people really love old, well-used cast iron skillets and hand then down through the generations. Cast iron skillets require seasoning between cooking, and I wonder how soon after seasaning with oil they must be used. Should a skillet be used within a day of seasoning, or can they last for years...