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What is the best way to get out a hard core coffee stain?
C.A. from Windsor |
Well, there are two types, you see: one type is from actual
brewed coffee, the other is from something that could be
considered embarrassing (depends on who finds it, I guess)
but the answer should be pretty much the same. Wash with
detergent and a 1/2 cup of Borax. Pre-soak extra tough
stains for at least 30 minutes before washing. Don't eat the
Borax.
If the garment isn't really worth keeping, place soiled
garments at the bottom of a garbage bag and keep an eye out
for the overpaid garbage man. |
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Why can't birds pee? R from Wheatley |
OK, I just picked myself up off the floor when I read the
word Wheatley.
Well, birds don’t have a bladder and any fluids they
consume make their way, via the kidneys, to a device in the
lower intestine called the cloaca. Anyways, this
combines liquids waste with solid waste to make the watery
droppings you find on your car in the mornings. |
Some religious faiths claim that water that has been blessed
(holy water) located in a baptismal fonts should be returned
to the ground upon emptying the font. However a tub or
receptacle used to immerse a human during baptism contains
blessed water that comes in contact with the human body.
Both these receptacles are defined as fixtures but are not
listed in Table 7.4.9.3. According to Sentence 7.4.2.1.(1)
every fixture shall be connected to a sanitary drainage
system with exceptions listed in clauses a) to g) and
specifically clause c) which permits fixtures that discharge
clear water waste may be connected to a storm drainage
system.
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Would the Code technical
committee have opinions or experience regarding the
discharge of “holy water” to a place of disposal?
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Would the “holy water” located
in a “tub” type receptacle as mentioned above be
considered as sewage or clear water waste?
B from LaSalle |
It's been a long time since I had to put on my plumber
pants, but here goes:
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Those on the committee that
have some experience with these types of fixtures have
not had any concerns with discharging to sanitary. Also
you can have them discharge to a Class 2 sewage system
independently from the other sanitary drainage system in
the building.
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It seems apparent that in Part
1 of the Building Code the discharge from these fixtures
would fall under sanitary sewage however we do agree
that the waste water from these fixtures also comply
with clear water waste definition so I guess if the
connection to the sanitary drainage system was an issue
we would not have any concerns applying 7.4.2.1.(1)(c).
I hope this doesn't deter you from going to church.
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Should vitamin G be an important part of everyone's diet?
If so can you get a supplement at the Health Food Store or
Pharmacy? I read your article on staying fit and
healthy. Do any of the MacDonald's combos offer
vitamin G?
K from Windsor |
Let's see... should Vitamin G be an important part? Maybe
not too important, but a good healthy dose will make you
feel better. Honest.
It can't really be bought under the counter because some
of the side-effects can lead to addiction. I've heard it
with my own ears that customers say, "I got to have it. Oh,
God, I have to have it now" all crazy-like. "G" just doesn't
stand for good. But I'm afraid there isn't too much to go
around. Like any natural resource, it can dwindle in
quantity (never in quality), so it's on a very selective
first-served/first-come basis. Can't just be wasting the G!
McDonalds offers a very good supply of Vitamin G...if I
happen to be there at the same time.
Thanks for writing. |
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Gregg-
can you come over and fix my computer?
Les |
No. Thanks for writing. |
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I don't want to get hit by a bus while smoking.. What can I
do about that? C from Windsor |
Although not Mensa material but OK, here goes.... There's a
few ways to answer your question:
1 - Look both ways before crossing the street (making
sure your eyes are open), and hopefully in turn, miss any
busses you may walk into;
2 - Stay inside your house and never leave again;
3 - Don't piss off a bus driver
4 - Unless you're not on fire, you could always give up
smoking (not recommended).
5 - Give your cigarette to your friend; they'll get hit
instead.
Now if the bus is smoking, you should run away from the
bus because it might blow up.
I hope this answered your question. Thanks for writing. |
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Gregg,
What is Rhadamanthys?
- John from Texas |
Well, John, it's not so much what Rhadamanthys is but who.
Rhadamanthys was the son of Europa and Zeus, and the brother
of Minos and Sarpedon. According to one tradition, he
married Alcmene after the death of her husband Amphitryon.
Others say that he was one of the three Judges of the Dead
and lived in the paradise of Elysium, in the far west.
I hope that clears some things up. |
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Some say our solar system could have had two suns. Is this
true? Frank from Ohio |
Good question Had the nuclear reactions within Jupiter
become self-sustaining as they did in the Sun, the two
objects may have become a double star of the type that exist
elsewhere in the galaxy. However, Jupiter failed as a star
and gradually began to cool and to collapse to its present
size. To its credit, Jupiter itself radiates just as much
energy as it receives from the Sun.
Now, there's a Great Red Spot that doesn't need a sweater
tied around its waist. |
I'm
pretty excited about this new column. So like I said, all I
need is the help from you. Any question you can think of.
Just have a look at the below sample questions to maybe think of a
question you always wanted answered.