Annabel Draper

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Why Did the Year Begin in March Over Two Millennia Ago?
March is the month we associate with Martisor, with the arrival of warmer days and preparations for plowing and sowing, but two millennia ago this month was the first of the year.
By Annabel Draper4 years ago in FYI
Why Are Your Christmas Light Bulbs Always Tangled, Even Though You Put Them Carefully in the Box?
Aristotle claimed that (on Earth) nature hates a vacuum but in the last 2,000 years science has evolved considerably so now we know that what nature hates is order (and mother nature does not go on Christmas leave). Even on holidays, the laws of physics can ruin our careful plans, writes IFL Science.
By Annabel Draper4 years ago in Humans
Study: Bad-Mouthed People Are the Best Friends You Can Have
Have you ever wondered if you are a good friend? After all, does anyone know what it means to be a good friend? In theory, a true friend is always there for you, especially when it's hard for you.
By Annabel Draper4 years ago in Humans
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Wooden House
Who doesn't dream of a wooden cottage built in a corner of heaven, in a clearing, or even in a less crowded area of a city?
By Annabel Draper4 years ago in Humans
5 Curiosities About Cats
Elegant, furry, whimpering, capricious, arrogant, spoiled, royal, and masters in our homes, cats are at least fascinating pets from countless points of view.
By Annabel Draper4 years ago in Humans
How to Remove Blood Stains From Clothes
Accidents happen, so most of us have had bloodstains on our clothes or bedding at least once. They are incredibly difficult to take off, whether they are on white or colored clothes and especially if we do not act immediately.
By Annabel Draper4 years ago in Humans
How Pillows Can Make You Sick
The moment we wait for after a busy and eventful day is when we put our heads on the pillow to rest. This seems like the most natural thing we do every day, but we rarely think that our sleep can be affected by … the quality of the pillow we sleep on.
By Annabel Draper4 years ago in Lifehack
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Bedbugs
The stinking beetle (Halyomorpha halys) is part of the Pantotamidae family and is native to Asia. It is considered to be a beetle that appears especially in cereal crops, but in recent years it gives us big headaches because it has appeared everywhere, even in big cities.
By Annabel Draper4 years ago in Lifehack
10 Amazing Uses of Q-Tips
Q-tips can have a lot of other uses, very handy, practical, and that you might not have even imagined. Have you ever thought of them as tools used to paint? From cosmetic uses to quick-cleaning products, Q-tips are a great help!
By Annabel Draper4 years ago in Lifehack
Everything You Need to Know About the Killer Beetle
It is the incarnation of the Predator in nature. Although it is just over an inch long, the insect called the "killer beetle" has a very strange behavior.
By Annabel Draper4 years ago in FYI
Wood - An Ideal Choice for Home and Garden Design
It is not a novelty that there has been a spectacular evolution of the utility of wood lately. From the construction of wooden houses to the exterior or interior decorations, wood is gaining more and more ground compared to other raw materials.
By Annabel Draper4 years ago in Humans
How Often Should You Clean Every Place in the House?
Like any real housewife, you know how important it is for you and your family to keep your home clean. In addition to the tidy appearance of the house, the health effects are much improved.
By Annabel Draper4 years ago in Humans