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What Are the Dangers of Getting Shot With a BB Gun?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 30,000 people annually suffer injuries from BB guns or pellet guns. The classic Red Ryder gun, manufactured by Daisy, reaches a muzzle velocity of 350 feet per second -- almost 239 mph. Other BB guns can reach even higher velocities. By c
How to Make a Decorative Gift Jar
Recycle your old glass jars and lids to easily create your own gift jars instead of wasting money on expensive bags and wrapping paper. Package small gifts inside the jar or offer the beautiful jar as the gift itself. Get the kids involved and allow them to make their own unique expression of love f
How to Tell Game Time in Fable
"Fable," published by Microsoft Game Studios and developed by Lionhead Studios, is a single-player role-playing game that was released for the X-Box in August 2004. Game play puts the player in control of a customizable main character and takes a third-person perspective. The main character advances
Diet for Penguins
Penguins are distinctive-looking aquatic birds with strong adaptation to living in the water. All penguins are flightless and most live in cold areas of the Southern Hemisphere. They raise their young on land, but catch their food under the water. Penguin diets vary, depending on the species and the
Habitat for Salmon Fish
The name salmon refers to several species of the taxonomic genus Salmonidae. They are distinguished from other members of that genus by the fact that they migrate, spending some of their life in freshwater and some in the ocean. Several species of salmon are found in North America, including the soc
How to Electroplate Iron With Copper
In cases where iron is made into a part that is intended to carry an electric charge, it is a standard practice to electroplate the iron with a more conductive metal, such as copper. The problem is that copper has a natural tendency to create an immersion deposit on iron, which will fall off very ea
Gradius Galaxies Cheats
Gradius Galaxies is a side-scrolling shooter in which you must combat hoards of aliens, who often number in the hundreds and attack from both sides, from your ship, the Vic Viper. Along the way you can choose your ship from one of four configurations, which provide different balances...
How Does an Object's Fall Affect Speed?
Everything on Earth is falling. Put another way, everything is being pulled toward the center of the Earth by the force of gravity. Of course, most objects, most of the time, are being held up by something --- a water glass by the kitchen counter, a snowdrift by the friction of the snow beneath, a m
How to Prepare Flake Pipe Tobacco for Smoking
Flake tobacco is one type of tobacco for pipe smoking. It's made by pressing harvested tobacco together until it forms a cube, which is then cut into slices or "flakes." To smoke flake tobacco you have to prepare it first. Three of the ways to prepare it are by using the "fold and stuff method," the
What Are Aero Thrust Bearings?
The aero (relating to air) thrust bearing is an adaptable bearing that uses air to cushion the bearings rather than liquid, lubricant or balls. Aero thrust bearings are commonly used in places where the bearing cannot be supported by liquid and the friction is too great to use a simple thrust ball b
How to Make an IR Pen Light
IR is an abbreviation for infrared light, which is a basically an electromagnetic radiation. Infrared light is actually invisible to the naked eye, but the results and the effects of IR can be seen when shooting a video. It is similar to the night vision effect, which uses near infrared band or NIR.
How to Calculate the Power in Watts Dissipated
All electrical and electronic circuits dissipate power. The standard unit for measuring this power is the watt. To calculate power, you first need to know whether the circuit uses alternating current, or AC, or direct current, which is DC. DC calculations are simple: a formula uses numbers represent
What Does DTF Percentage Mean?
The DTF rate, or Depósitos Termino Fijo, is the primary measure of interest rates in Colombia. It represents the average rate of interest on 90-day certificates of deposit available among the range of Colombian banks, and as a result has historically been used by their Banco de la Repúblic
How Is It Possible for an RC Helicopter to Fly Upside Down?
Remote control helicopters are great for stunts and risky maneuvers. One of the most surprising tricks is flying the aircraft upside down. Though this seems impossible, it isn't very difficult to understand how it is done.
How to Identify Old Woodworking Tools
Old woodworking tools have become popular collectors' items, as have old hand tools in general. Planes, hammers, saws and unidentified "whatsits" can be found at garage sales, antique shows, and in old barns and workshops. There are hundreds of books, catalogs and online sites dedicated to the subje
What Are Three Energy Sources?
People utilize energy for every task imaginable. The ability to harness various sources of energy allows for cooking food, heating structures, running factories and traveling to the moon. Every source of energy falls into one of three categories. As technology and societal norms change, so does the
How to Carve Wood Into a Ground Post
Fences are a good method for keeping property in a confined space while keeping out unwanted elements of the outside environment. An important part of the fence are the posts that support its planks. A pointed fence post also offers the security advantage of making it difficult for intruders to clim
Why Does the Productivity of an Ecosystem Increase During the Course of Ecological Succession?
Severe disturbances like fires or volcanic eruptions can dramatically alter an ecosystem, leaving charred earth and barren rock in their wake. Hardy pioneers like lichens and mosses may recolonize the land and make it habitable for other plants, which will prepare the way for other species in turn--
Horology Tools
Horology is the study of time-keeping.James And James/Pixland/Getty ImagesHorology is the study of measuring time and making timepieces, according to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. The tools of the trade are those required to calibrate, repair and restore clocks...
How to Make a Wooden Model House
Whether a dollhouse or an architectural model, building a wooden house can be a challenging yet satisfying accomplishment. Taking your time and doing things in the proper order can make this task easier. Be prepared to take a few hours to to do the job right and include the proper details.