Hobbies and Games

Refine Search

How many 6.5-inch squares are needed to make a queen-size quilt?

The calculation is as follows: 90 inches divided by 6.5 inches equals 14 squares. This figure is rounded up because there cannot be a partial square at the end. 94 inches divided by 6.5 equals 15 squares. Fourteen squares times 15 squares equals 210 squares. If the squares start at 6.5 inches and become smaller after they are sewn together, use the same calculation, substituting the true measurement for 6.5 inches.

Continue Reading

What is the history of pottery?

Some of the oldest pottery dates to Neolithic period and includes items such as figurines that were likely used for ceremonial purposes. Pottery was being made in the early Neolithic period along the Iranian Plaeau. Various ancient pottery items from the Neolithic period also have been found in China, Japan, the Czech Republic, Russia, Africa and South America. By 14,000 B.C., clay tiles were being made in India and Mesopotamia. Pottery involves shaping clay and heating it in some form of kiln, where the moisture is removed and the shape hardens into a permanent form. Early kilns were often ho..

Continue Reading

Where can you find ABCya kids' games online?

ABCya provides educational games based on grade level for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. These games are available free of charge; however, ads are visible on all games. Lessons taught by the games incorporate math, language arts, reading and basic computer literacy skills. The ABCya company was created by Alan Tortolani, a technology teacher, in 2004. Additional resources for parents and teachers can be found on the ABCya website.

Continue Reading

What are some good jokes about braces?

One funny joke about braces refers to the common stereotype of the dumb blonde. In this exchange, the dentist tells a blonde patient that she needs braces. In response she asks "But why? I can walk perfectly fine!" The dentist explains to her that braces are for her teeth and not for her feet, but then she protests, saying that "My teeth don't walk!"\nOther jokes about braces include "Why did the deer need braces?" The answer: "Because he had buck teeth!" One joke mocks the expense of braces. A patient inquires about the cost of getting braces. The dentist tells the patient that the total..

Continue Reading

Is a 1958 half dollar rare?

The 1958 Half Dollar contains the image of Ben Franklin in profile on the face side of the coin and an image of the liberty bell on the reverse side. As of 2014, the coin is worth $14 in poor condition, nearly double the price of the silver in the coin. In perfect condition, the coin is worth $38.

Continue Reading

What are some tips for buying a used Baldwin Acrosonic piano?

Check where the piano was stored. If the area was damp, the felt parts in the piano could get loose and hammers could get unglued, requiring costly repairs. Check the piano for bugs, rodent residue, moth and roach casings, pet hair and spiders. Find out whether the piano has been regulated; regulation is an important and costly process. Have a tuner or technician check whether the piano can hold a tuning.

Continue Reading

What items would you put in a time capsule?

A time capsule created to commemorate a particular year might contain a record of interesting facts, such as the price of a gallon of milk, a carton of eggs, a loaf of bread, a gallon of gas and the price of a first class postage stamp. Lists of people and events of historical significance from that year are also popular inclusions; for example, the name of the President of the United States that year, key domestic and international political events, notable inventions and popular modes of transportation throughout the world.\nAdd interesting notes about the current entertainment industry: pop..

Continue Reading

How do you install an X-ray texture pack for "Minecraft"?

"Minecraft" texture packs allow you to add custom visuals to the game that modify the way items appear on screen. An X-ray texture pack alters the appearance of all game world blocks by creating an X-ray effect that allows you to see through the blocks. Players commonly use these texture packs to expose the locations of ore and mineral blocks, though some packs also include other features. To install such a pack, visit sites such as Curse.com, ResourcePack.net and ResourcesPack.net and choose the appropriate files.\nAfter downloading the texture pack, check the folder to make sure that it cont..

Continue Reading

How can you make an egg costume?

An egg costume is both cute and easy to make. The only supplies needed are:A white leotard and tightsA small Styrofoam or plastic child's ballYellow feltA hot glue gun and glue sticksA serrated knifeStep 1: Make the egg yolkUse the serrated knife to cut the Styrofoam or plastic ball in half. Apply lines of hot glue to the flat side of one of the halves. Place the ball cut side down onto the wrong, or back, side of the yellow fabric. Continue using hot glue to cover the rest of the ball with the yellow fabric. Allow it to dry completely.Step 2: Attach the yolk to the costumeUse beads of ho..

Continue Reading

What are some timed math facts games?

In "Penguin Jump Multiplication," the players must solve multiplication tables using times tables zero through 12. At the start of the game, players line up and compete against three other penguins. A multiplication problem appears on the bottom of the screen, and the players jump to the iceberg bearing the correct answer. If an answer is incorrect, the penguin falls into the water, and the player has to try again. At the end of the race, the players see their place at the finish line and the time it took to complete all of the questions.\n"Drag Race Division" pits players against three other ..

Continue Reading
Showing 2591 to 2600 of 10000 (1000 Pages)