4. True or false: 31 percent of the world's population is Buddhist. False. Approximately 31 percent of the world's population professes belief in Christianity. Read More: How Many Religions Are There? Which Are the Most Influential? 5. Which famous stone is known as the "Great Star of ...
Sow tiny carrot seeds ¼ to ½ inch deep about 1 inch apart. Planting and spacing carrots Grow carrots in well-worked, light soil free of pebbles and rocks. Grow carrots in raised or mounded beds when native soil is heavy with clay. Keep the garden free of weeds which will compete ...
Today, the dream is a reality. Resembling something between a flying squirrel and a snow angel, the wingsuit allows skydivers and BASE jumpers to leap out into the void, spread their arms and soar through the air. In a sense, wingsuit flying is a cross between skydiving and hang gliding...
The peppery sharpness of the mizuna goes so well with the sweet dressing – I thought it would be too sweet, but it was just what this squash needed to cut that funky mustiness I tasted when it was on its own. It’s a great little squash, but like many squash, I think it needs ...
Make sure you get a vise that will accommodate the width of your skis – many older models won’t open wide enough to hold today’s fat waisted designs. Snowboard vises normally hold the board upright or at a slight angle (and width hasn’t changed much over the years) so compatibility...
To protect flower beds and individual trees and shrubs from these garden pests, use wire fencing made of ¼-inch thick hardware cloth. Place the cloth around the base of trees and shrubs and bury it 4 to 6 inches in the ground, making sure it reaches 18 to 24 inches high. Use the...
There are many varieties of cabbage from the size of a softball to others that weigh as much as 50 pounds. Some are best eaten soon after harvest, others are well-suited for months of storage and winter eating. Plant a combination of early-, midseason-, and late-maturing cabbages. The ...
In the 1940s, goods such as nylon, rubber and many metals were rationed and recycled to help support the war effort. However, the economic boom of the postwar years caused conservationism to fade from the American consciousness [source: Hall]. It wasn't until the environmental movement of ...
Disadvantages of Mulching Although using mulch has many benefits, in some cases, its use can be detrimental to the garden: Do not over-mulch. Aim to apply a 2- to 3-inch–thick mulch layer. More than that amount will bury and suffocate plants; water and oxygen can’t reach the roots....
Here’s a simple technique for homemade cured salmon. The brine requires just 3 ingredients: water, loads of kosher salt, and sugar. Soak slices of center-cut salmon fillet (sliced to about 1/4-inch thick) in the brine for 3 minutes, pat the fish dry, and put it in the fridge to...