Gleeking Gleeking is the strange term used to describe the ejection of saliva from beneath the tongue either accidentally (when yawning, for example) or intentionally (forcing of saliva from the glands requires much practice). According to Wikipedia, gleeking can be induced by folding over and pressing the underside of the tongue against the… Continue Reading
How did we get all the colours in the world?
This is a question from “The Boy Who Asks Questions” – the inquiring son of Lisa Lintern. It is very complicated, but here is a simple explanation. The color of anything depends on the type of light sent to our eyes; light is necessary if we are to have any perception of color at all. An object… Continue Reading
Removing Onion Odour from Hands
Sue asked today why stainless steel removed the odour of onions or garlic from her hands? She was told if you rub your hands on the stainless steel sink after cutting onion or garlic the odour will disappear. She does this and wants to know how it works? How very interesting Sue! Apparently the… Continue Reading
10 Feb 2012 – Ships, Employment Application, Los Angeles & Las Vegas
A great day of questions today. Neil asked why employment application forms always asked ethnic origins, specifically Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? Governments require this data on many different forms (Including the Census form) to track minority groups to ensure they aren’t being discriminated against and that jobs, tertiary education positions and schooling opportunities are… Continue Reading
Origin of the name Sandgate (Brisbane suburb)
Today John asked where Sandgate got its name. Sandgate was originally known as Cabbage Tree Creek (believed after Livistonia Australis Palms) which may have been in the area. The aboriginal tribe in the area named it Warra – meaning a stretch or expanse of water. The name Sandgate is said to derive from the name… Continue Reading
3 February 2012 – From Tote Betting to Blue Collar Workers & Birds to Churches & more …
Again, some fabulous questions from the very curious 4BC listeners. Moyd asked where do birds go on a rainy day and why do some birds call out in the rain? Small birds are not fond of getting wet and will huddle together under flat leaves – often in bushes and hedges. Many birds will just sit… Continue Reading
27 Jan 2012 – from Embalming to Cyclones and Decaying Bodies to Hawkeye
Great questions again by the 4BC listeners. Carol asked How long does it take for your hair to decay after you are buried? Hair takes a bit longer to disintegrate than flesh and organs and less time than bones. Depending on how the body is prepared and where the body is buried will determine… Continue Reading
Preventing Musty Smells
We all know our bedroom can get a bit stale smelling, particularly during cooler weather when the windows are closed more often. My favourite tips for keeping my bedroom smelling fresh are: Put a few drops essential oil on a cotton ball & place in a little bowl and keep in your bedroom. Replace… Continue Reading
FlipFold
HOW DO YOUR WARDROBES/DRAWERS LOOK? MESSY? OVERFLOWING? ANNOYING? Mine were really bad and I never had enough space. Enter, the FlipFold. Now all my shirts are neatly folded, my drawers are half empty and the shelves are amazing! I’m not one for gadgets that don’t work and if something can be done by hand I’d… Continue Reading
