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Silvery Blue Butterfly Habitat
Butterfly watchers can view the silvery blue butterfly (Glaucopsyche lygdamus) from early May to early July in the southern end of its range. Farther north, silvery blues have a longer season and appear from mid-June through mid-August.
Gun Grease Vs. Gun Oil
The main difference between gun grease and gun oil is the viscosity, or ability to move under pressure. Thickness is another way of stating it. Water has low viscosity while syrup has high, and oil is low and grease is high. Gun owners often disagree about the best time to use oil or grease on firea
What Materials Are in Baking Soda?
Baking soda is a common fixture in kitchens around the world. It is used as a leavening agent in many non-yeast baked goods and absorbs ambient odors chemically. It is also used to neutralize both acids and bases, has many household cleaning applications, and is combined with vinegar to create the i
Difference Between Watts & Hertz
Watt (w) and hertz (Hz) are two important units in the field of physics. Both belong to the International System of Units, but each measures different quantities. While a watt usually measures a rate of energy consumption, Hertz usually measures the frequency of a wave.
How to Kill the Leech Grave
In the "Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days" game for the Nintendo DS you must play as a warrior names Roxas and fight various enemies in different lands that relate to Disney characters and films. For example, you can travel to the Halloween Town featured in the film "A Nightmare Before Christmas," where you
How to Make Ugly Wedding Chairs Cute
If you're holding a wedding and the chairs provided are less than desirable, don't fret. With a little ingenuity, you can turn dated, dusty and dilapidated chairs into something charming. In addition, you will have another way to incorporate the colors and theme of your wedding in the ceremony or re
Borax Projects
Borax is a granular white mineral, also known as sodium borate, used commercially in the refining of precious metals such as silver and gold. The substance is more commonly known for its household cleaning properties and is used frequently as a laundry additive. However, this multipurpose...
What Are the Problems of Existing Fuel Supply?
The global economy relies primarily on fossil fuels for transportation and providing energy. The world's nations consumed 86.1 barrels of petroleum and other liquid fuels daily in 2007, a number that will climb to 92.1 million barrels in 2020, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
DIY: Water Turbines
A water turbine is a device that turns water's forward-moving energy into rotational energy. Turbines can be used in a number of ways, from generating electricity to powering mechanical things like mills. A good way to gain a basic understanding of water turbines is to make your own model turbine. T
How to Find the Area of a Square or Rectangle With a Decimal
The area of a square or rectangle is the length multiplied by the width. In the case of a square, these are equivalent, so it is just the length squared. This is true whether the measurements are integers or decimals.
How to Test Precious Metals
It doesn't take a magician's trick to discover if your jewelry is real or costume. In fact, a few common chemistry projects can do the trick. Gold, silver and platinum are all precious metals and elements on the periodic table. Naturally, the same procedures that scientists use for testing metallic
Acid Etching Glass Procedures
Acid etching is used to decorate many different types of glass objects, whether it be for a gift or to decorate your own home. Etching cream or liquid is applied to glass in a pattern, using a brush freehand, or contact paper or stencils. The acid in the cream reacts with the surface of the glass, l
How to Make Salt Water Drinkable
Desalinization is the process of making salt water drinkable. Because humans cannot drink saline water without disastrous side effects, most of the world's water supply (the oceans and seas) is naturally undrinkable to us. However, the technology of desalinization turns salt water into fresh drinkin
How to Convert a Meter to a Foot
The meter is the international unit of length as defined by the International System of Units (SI). This organization currently defines the meter as the distance that light travels in free space in 1⁄299,792,458 of a second. The international foot is a unit of length in several systems includ
How to Make Nylon Bags to Melt Ice and Snow on a Roof
In the northern part of the United States, winter means snow and ice building up on the roof. Ice can get trapped underneath the snow, causing ice dams. These ice dams hold the increasing weight of more and more ice and snow on top of your house, eventually causing damage to the roof. Make nylon ice
How to Transplant Laceleaf Maple Trees in the Fall
Fall is an ideal time to transplant a laceleaf maple, also known as threadleaf maple (Acer palmatum dissectum). The cooler temperatures and less intense sun help the plant recover from transplant shock. The delicate foliage dries out easily, so take care to protect the roots from sun or wind exposur
E-Flite Blade CP Flying Tips
The E-Flite Blade CP radio-controlled micro helicopter is a very powerful starter craft both for newer helicopter enthusiasts and those looking for a smaller vehicle. It is easily maintained and has many parts that are compatible with other models. Flying the Blade CP is relatively easy to learn a
Free Plans for Making a Toddler Bed
When a child is too big for a crib but still too small for a regular-sized bed, toddler beds are an ideal alternative. These beds are constructed low to the ground to prevent potentially dangerous falls or accidents. Building a toddler bed is inexpensive and requires only minimal woodworking skills.
How to Convert TS to WMV9
WMV9 is one of the highest quality video and audio files available for watching high definition videos. Many DVDs and even digital movie projectors, use WMV9 or a form of it to ensure that viewers are getting the most out of their movie watching experience. If you have a TS video file and you want t
How to Clean Vinyl Records With Armor All
Collecting vinyl records is a hot hobby, with thousands of websites and stores catering to those who prefer the scratchy sounds of an LP to a CD. Because it is a potentially expensive hobby, care of vinyl records is extremely important. The Record Collectors Guild recommends cleaning the surface bot