Have you ever been scuba diving while it’s raining? The rain alone makes visibility in the water dark and gloomy, which can be quite intimidating, especially to beginner divers. So, let’s see if scuba diving in thunderstorms is a good idea? It is not recommended to scuba dive during thunderstorms due to the obvious wellbeing…
Much like humans use water to regulate bodily functions, a vehicle’s battery fluid levels need to remain at a safe level for it to function properly – and sometimes this requires refilling the battery fluid. Not all types of car batteries need to be refilled, so it’s important to know what type of battery is…
New age drag strips are purposed built facilities, consisting of a vast network of establishments. They house everything from F&B outlets, retail stores, medical rooms, and mechanical workshops. So how much land do you need for a drag strip? A standard drag race runs along 402m of road with a run-off area that follows. 700m…
Riding a 500 kg animal with a will of its own can be unpredictable at full speed, and steering them to jump over high fences can be very dangerous. There are around 60 000 horse-related injuries every year. So is showjumping dangerous? Showjumping is one of the most dangerous horse sports and has many risks involved. …
Millions of people across the world use air diffusers in their homes or their workplace. What is a diffuser, and what do these contraptions contribute? In the broadest sense, a diffuser is a device that spreads something over a wide area. In the case of a diffuser for essential oils, it takes a pleasant smell…
We have all seen the little specks of white dust scattered in potting soil and wondered why it is there. Does it have a purpose; how does it help the soil? The substance in potting soil is probably perlite and not Styrofoam. Perlite helps potting soil with aeration and moisture retainment. It is commonly used…
There are many facets to the world of the gundog, and the Brittany Spaniel is no exception. The effectiveness of any dog in the hunt comes down to both the handler and the dog’s experience. For the most part, the Brittany is considered an “all-rounder” and a pointer that will perform whatever task it is…
With Bitcoin and Ethereum reaching all-time highs, the question on everyone’s minds is: “Should I or shouldn’t I invest in cryptocurrency?” Ask yourself this question instead: “If I knew the value of gold today, would I have invested in it 20, 30, or even 40 years ago?”. So do cryptocurrencies fall into this category, and…
Having personally attended acting school for 3 years, this was often the topic of conversation amongst us. As acting students, we were well aware we would be entering an incredibly difficult career, one where success is fairly rare, and with this sentiment we often questioned whether the money invested into acting school was really worth…
I recently went shopping for new hiking boots, and I noticed quite a few ones with steel toes. I wasn’t sure if this was going to be something that I needed. I decided to investigate and share my findings with someone in the same situation and wonder whether they need steel toes on their hiking…
Who uses fountain pens these days anyway? They are so antiquated, aren’t they? A bunch of rabid writers and pen fanatics would disagree! The American president uses a fountain pen to sign executive orders. Rare and valuable fountain pens are highly sought after by collectors around the world. Handwriting experts and educationalists recommend these writing…
Leatherwork can be a lot of fun, and you can make beautiful and versatile products that can be used every day. The first thought that most people have when they consider taking on leatherwork as a hobby is that it will be difficult and too expensive. This doesn’t have to be the case. Leatherwork is…
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