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When did they stop using horsehair in furniture?

Score: 4.4/5 (46 votes) Beginning in the 1950s polyurethane foams began replacing horsehair in most furniture applications. Down and feathers remained popular in high end seating for a few additional decades, but the high cost and the inconvenience of constant cushion fluffing has reduced its popula...

28 Jan 2026 1,361 views

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What is hydrofoils purpose?

Score: 4.6/5 (53 votes) Hydrofoils are the plates that bolt on your outboard cavitation plate, which increase the surface area of the plate. They work by lifting the boat out of the water as the boat gathers speed, creating less drag. This helps to increase acceleration, giving you more power and re...

28 Jan 2026 1,746 views

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Are maltese dogs yappers?

Score: 4.6/5 (53 votes) Barking: This breed is dubbed by many to be a 'yapper' and you may hear stories of Maltese dogs being abandoned at alarming rates in certain areas of the world. However, Maltese do not bark any more than other dogs of his size and energy level.Why is my Maltese so h...

28 Jan 2026 303 views

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In red litmus paper?

Score: 4.5/5 (48 votes) Red litmus paper can indicate alkalinity with a change to blue. In general, litmus paper is red below a pH of 4.5 and blue above a pH of 8.3. If the paper turns purple, this indicates the pH is near neutral. Red paper that does not change color indicates the sample is an acid...

28 Jan 2026 657 views

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Why does russian sound like portuguese?

Score: 4.2/5 (60 votes) Some experts have explained this by highlighting that both Russian and Portuguese are stress-timed languages, which makes their intonation sound very similar, but only in rhythm. ... Unstressed syllables therefore take a shorter time to be said, so that they adjust to this rh...

28 Jan 2026 521 views

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Are benjamin britten 50p rare?

Score: 4.6/5 (45 votes) The coin was released in 2013 to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of the British composer, conductor and pianist – Benjamin Britten. The cupronickel version of the coin was one of three 50p's released in 2013, and has a mintage figure of 5.3 million, making it the...

28 Jan 2026 1,880 views

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Who pays for repairs at the repair shop?

Score: 4.2/5 (56 votes) Who pays for the repairs at The Repair Shop? Good news, the show pays for all of the repairs, making them totally free. Rob Butterfield, head of factual at the show's production company Ricochet, told the BBC: "We don't charge for repairs.Are The Repair Shop experts...

28 Jan 2026 1,623 views

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What is the meaning of crossed cheque?

Score: 4.2/5 (48 votes) A crossed check is any check that is crossed with two parallel lines, either across the whole check or through the top left-hand corner of the check. This double-line notation signifies that the check may only be deposited directly into a bank account.How do you cross a chequ...

28 Jan 2026 1,426 views

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Do helium balloons float?

Score: 4.4/5 (14 votes) Balloons float because they are filled with helium! Balloons can be filled with different types of gas. The air we breathe is made up of lots of different gasses. ... The helium wants to float up, up, and away from the surface of the Earth — so your helium-filled balloon want...

28 Jan 2026 1,075 views

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Is martin seligman still alive?

Score: 4.4/5 (3 votes) Martin Elias Peter Seligman (/ˈsɛlɪɡmən/; born August 12, 1942) is an American psychologist, educator, and author of self-help books. Seligman is a strong promoter within the scientific community of his theories of positive psychology and of well-being.Where is Martin Seligman...

28 Jan 2026 1,658 views