Why do the Brits pronounce the letter “Z” as “zed”?
Why do people in England and Canada say the name of the letter Z as zed instead of zee?
How are ice cream and frozen yogurt different?
Frozen yogurt is everywhere, often marketed like ice cream, and I like it, but I don’t really know what the difference is between that and regular ice cream. How are frozen yogurt and ice cream different — and what exactly are gelato and frozen custard?
How do you get out of a car sinking under water?
I read about a mom and two kids who were trapped in their car during a flash flood, and all three of them died. Is there some sinking car survival plan or procedure that could have saved them? What is the best way to get out of a car that’s in or under water?
How do you pronounce Porsche?
It’s been the subject of great debate in the US for decades now: How exactly do you pronounce Porsche — is it “Porsh” or “Porsha”? Potato, puhtato… porsha, porsh Ah — the question that’s more common than ownership of the fancy German sports car itself: How is Porsche pronounced? Is it “Porsh” or more like…
Are oleander plants really poisonous?
It’s so pretty and common, in fact, that many people don’t realize that the whole oleander plant can be dangerous.
How do you convert US shoe sizes to European sizes?
I am wondering how to tell what size shoes my family wears in Euro sizes, based on their American shoe sizes. Where can I find out how to convert US shoe sizes to European? Size matters Put away the ruler, and don’t run out and order one of those shoe size measuring… things. Although, yes,…
How do you fold fitted sheets?
Folded sheets always just end up balled up in my linen closet and look all wrinkly when I put them on the bed. I can handle most of the laundry, but how in the world can I neatly fold a fitted sheet? Someone must know!