Black currants -- once nearly eradicated in the U.S. out of fear they harboured a threat to the lumber industry -- are making a comeback. Popular in Europe and Asia, the small black berries are high ...

The DIN/ISO A2 and DIN/ISO A4 stainless bolts are two common types of stainless steel fasteners that come in different sizes. A2 bolts are also known as ASTM 304 or 18-8, while the A4 is also known as ...

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The temperature of a lighter's flame depends on the type of lighter being used. Methane, propane and butane are the most common types of gas lighters. In ordinary discount lighters, the gas is mixed ...

Manual transmissions can be fun to drive, but a problem with shifting is no fun at all. If your vehicle is stuck in reverse, it could be a simple issue with the clutch or a larger mechanical issue. A ...

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 can format images on a slide. The "Format" tab on the command Ribbon can convert the image from a rectangular format to a skewed look that seems to pop off the slide. For ...

A surprising amount of kids’ film and TV isn’t really for kids. The adult creators have fun with their projects, and are well aware that adults will watch the shows too, whether it’s because they’re ...

Many kids dream at one time or another of being a firefighter when they grow up. The excitement involved in this line of work appeals to many children. What young boy doesn't want to slide down a ...

Photoshop's offset filter allows you to offset the pixels in your image, taking the edge lines and shifting them toward the middle of your photograph. This filter is mainly used for the purpose of ...

Weeping willow trees are a hardy species, growing well in both moist and dry environments. This has caused them to be invasive in many areas, with their large roots causing problems for underground ...

So you've noticed a car sitting on the wayside, and you can't recall ever seeing someone driving it. You start to think that you'd like to get your hands on that car, if indeed there is no owner.

In Microsoft Word 2007 or 2010, you can make the first letter of a document, section or paragraph larger than the surrounding text. To format an initial letter in this style, called a dropped cap, use ...