Driving in inclement winter weather can be completely different from your normal, everyday driving on dry pavement. When driving on slippery, icy roads, it’s imperative that you take special precautions, including increasing your stopping distance, and more. How much can stopping distance increase in icy conditions? The stopping distance can increase by up to ten … Read more
Grammar is an important part of our professional and personal lives. After all, grammar dictates how we speak and write, whether it be English, Spanish, French, or one of the many languages used around the world. Descriptive grammar refers to language rules based on how people actually speak, rather than prescriptive grammar, which follows syntactical … Read more
If you’re an American who’s ever visited Europe, you’ve probably noticed a number of cultural differences. Food, language, etiquette, sports, personal space, family affairs, education, transportation, living arrangements – you name it. And a common question that Americans have about Europe is, “Why are there no closets in Europe?” It’s uncommon to see closets in … Read more
The skin is the body’s largest organ, serving as a barrier to viruses, a thermostat, and a source of tactile feedback. There are three primary layers of the skin: the epidermal, dermal, and hypodermic layers, all of which have their own purpose. But is the skin also the heaviest part of the human body? Yes, … Read more
Golf players who find it difficult to get their ball out of tough spots on the course may be familiar with a special club called the chipper. This uniquely shaped piece of equipment is designed precisely for “chipping” the ball up and out of tricky areas. But considering golf as a sport has strict rules, … Read more
The average height of a three-year-old boy is 37.5 inches or three feet and 1.5 inches, and the average height of a three-year-old girl is 3 feet and 1.1 inches or 37.1 inches tall. The average weight of a three-year-old boy is 31.8 pounds and the average weight of a three-year-old girl is 30.7 pounds. … Read more
When you’re new to riding a motorcycle, knowing what to fill it up with at the fuel pump can be confusing. After all, there’s no special designation for motorcycles, and the vast majority of vehicles going through fuel stations are cars and trucks. But instead of just taking a guess or using the same gasoline … Read more