Usually ornamented and four to a dome, pendentives make the dome appear as if it’s hanging in the air, like a “pendent.” The word is from the Latin pendens meaning “hanging.” Pendentives are used for stabilizing a round dome on a square frame, resulting in enormous interior open space beneathRead More →
Taking Gingko biloba supplements does not improve memory, attention or problem solving in healthy individuals, according to a new study. Taking Gingko biloba supplements does not improve memory, attention or problem solving in healthy individuals, according to researchers from the University of Hertfordshire. Is ginkgo biloba really effective? Ginkgo’s effectRead More →
A crab fishing boat is typically out to sea for three to four weeks at a time, although it can be much longer depending on the capacity of the boat and the length of time it takes to capture crabs. That is a departure from the derby-style system of theRead More →
The difference between an engagement ring and wedding ring is that an engagement ring is given at a proposal or when a couple decides to get married. A wedding ring is exchanged at the wedding ceremony and represents the official bond of marriage. Both rings are often worn together asRead More →
Topicals – ours included – do not cross the body’s blood-brain barrier like cannabis you’d smoke, vape or eat, so they don’t produce a high or intoxicating effect. Topically, CBD is known to produce anti-inflammatory effects; THC is known to possess antifungal and antibacterial properties. How much CBD should beRead More →
The most primitive facility used to smelt iron is a bloomery. There, a blacksmith burns charcoal with iron ore and a good supply of oxygen (provided by a bellows or blower). … The carbon combines with oxygen to create carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide (releasing lots of heat in theRead More →
Ginseng also improved sexual desire and arousal in both sexes, raising the possibility that ginseng could be the first known legitimate natural aphrodisiac. Larger studies are needed, however. Ginseng likely works like Viagra in relaxing muscles and improving blood flow to the genital region. How long does it take toRead More →
A Voltage Optimiser is a simple yet effective way of reducing your energy costs and cut down on your carbon emissions. For the average energy consumer, the ease of installation and the short payback time, is enough reason to invest in this smart bit of tech. Does a voltage regulatorRead More →
What are hardiness zones? Hardiness zones are geographical areas divided up by climate that can be used to determine where different plants will grow best. The USDA 2012 Plant Hardiness Zone Map. What hardiness zone is the UK? Most of the United Kingdom is located in USDA zone 9, althoughRead More →
People feel that wearing slimming belt melts fat from the waistline area. But as we all know, this is not possible because there is no scientific evidence to support the claim of spot reduction (losing fat from one body part). Our body burns the stored fat in an overall proportion.Read More →