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Grass seed with attached water
They used to sell grass seed with a layer around it to soak up water so you didn't have to water newly seeded areas so often. But I can't find it. Do they still make it? Didn't it work?
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Which of these is a better free leaf blower (faster speed or
385CFM 24-Volt turbine (Sun Joe 24V-JB-LTE) 140MPH 560CFM 48-Volt cordless (Sun Joe 24V-X2-JB500-CT) 155MPH 388CFM 48-Volt electric (Sun Joe 24V-X2-BVM143CT tool only) They are all free ($50 off from...
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OT. Accidental Inventions
Some common items we have now that were invented at least partly by accident. The first one is the microwave oven. <> You can thank serendipity for some of the most life-changing inventions out there...
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OT. Amazon Buying AMC?
So says a tv broadcast this morning. It's just a rumor so far. Going to the movies was a way to get out and about just to see people. It was a bit of a treat to do that. Now people are apparently just...
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Husky 435 chain saw can't get bar cover back on
Just got a Husqvarna 435 chainsaw refurbished from them. Took a struggle to get the bar cover off so I could install the chain and the bar. Now I am trying to put it back together and the metal band...
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Can't find clearcut instructions that work for resetting Mikrotik RB411 routerboard to 192.168.88.1
I know it was working when I put it in the storage box years ago. But I don't remember what IP address it was set to at that time. The 18VDC 1Amp POE is known to be good & the RB411 lights & beeps...
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How well do different metals (specifically copper and aluminium) conduct heat to air?
How well do different metals (specifically copper and aluminium) conduct heat to air?
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OT. Wankel Inside Out?
This is from a couple years ago. <> Nikolay Shkolnik and son Alexander turn the Wankel engine inside out. Nikolay Shkolnik and son Alexander turn the Wankel engine inside out.
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O.T. Samsung Pixel 6a phone
Does anyone own a Samsung Pixel 6a cell phone? Apps very frequently stop or freeze up. The camera freezes up the most. One message says "Google has stopped." I have to restart the phone around 10...
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Removable toilet seat
My mom had gotten these cool removable toilet seats from Sears ca 1975 that basically had a lengthwise c-section in back, and when you raised the seat it just came off. Can't find same, and the...
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Spindle/Bobbin DIY furniture
In the 1970s they sold these legs/pillars for furniture that screwed together. We made all sorts of cool shelving with them Then no more in 1980s. First, what were they called? manufacturer? Second,...
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Only one per country?
One even low-priced Garmin GPS says that Foursquare is a location based social network and the gps thing includes preloaded 4square points of interest. The 4square page says "Foursquare Places offers...
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How is this anti climb?
Looks really easy to climb this "anti climb" fencing. Buy/hire heavy duty anti-climb Smartweld fencing panels for your next event - ideal for containing or steering crowds. FREE, no obligation quote...
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Two bridge rectifiers on a centre tapped transformer?
I have a centre tapped transformer I wanted to get the most power out of. Thinking a traditional full wave rectifier (just a diode on each side, calling the centre tap 0V at the output) is only...
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Why Do My Farts Smell So Bad?
Stinkier-than-usual farts typically happen because of the foods you eat. You may experience more gas if you have constipation or if youre taking certain medications. Flatulence, which is sometimes...
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