Miscellaneous 2023, March

Are the eggs not boiled well again? Does the protein come off the yolk along with the shell? If so, then most likely the eggs were cooked incorrectly. However, this often happens. The old and proven "grandmother's advice" can help in this situation. With its help, the shell, when cleaning boiled eggs, will almost come off the protein by itself

Any scissors and other cutting surfaces of tools will gradually become dull. You can return them to their original sharpness if the sharpening procedure is carried out correctly

A white sole of a sneaker or sneaker is fashionable, beautiful, but alas, impractical. It gets dirty very quickly and takes on a gray tint, which is not so easy to get rid of. But nothing is impossible, especially since there are tons of tips on the Web. True, not all work one hundred percent, especially when the sole is grooved. It is especially difficult to clean dirt from it

During conservation, a lot of modern housewives do not use a seaming machine with standard lids, but cans with screw lids that have been fashionable in recent years. It is reliable, and the seaming process itself is carried out according to a simplified scheme

When buying eggs, we often have doubts about their freshness. In order to understand whether a fresh product or in a store they simply interrupted the date, one should learn to determine its condition, especially since this is not so difficult to do, or rather, quite simple

The procedure for mixing concrete by hand requires a lot of effort. In the absence of a concrete mixer, it is not so easy to do this - the work is quite hard. Often, especially if there is no experience in this matter, a person's lower back begins to hurt terribly, and calluses from a shovel form on his hands. But even this process can be greatly facilitated using two methods that are simple and elementary

To make a really nice and delicious chicken broth, you also need to try. A few very simple, but such useful tricks will help to achieve the desired result

Many people like zucchini dishes and they all prepare them differently. There are enough recipes for cooking. One of them is very simple, does not require a lot of time and effort. In this case, the zucchini does not need to be fried or baked. But the taste of the dish is amazing and is liked by almost everyone, without exception

French fries are a favorite dish of many, and you don't have to go somewhere to enjoy them. You can cook it at home, however, not everyone gets it exactly the way it should be. And frying in vegetable oil does not make potatoes useful. But there is one way to make the dish delicious, without the need for oil or fats

Surely many have heard that chicken eggs can be boiled so that they make a rather exotic delicacy - boiled eggs with the yolk out. The process of cooking this dish itself is not too complicated, although it requires a lot of free time. However, even with full compliance with the production technology, many citizens still cannot repeat the trick. What's the problem?

Japan is an amazing country! Her kitchen is odd and luxurious at the same time. The fact is that even the most familiar dishes for compatriots in the Land of the Rising Sun are prepared differently. A striking example of this is boiling chicken eggs with the yolk outward. It turns out both strange and very beautiful. By the way, making such a delicacy is not at all difficult

Today, in every hardware store, you can buy a kitchen spatula of your choice. This mandatory attribute is made from metal, wood, plastic and silicone. If such a variety is confusing, then it is better to opt for a silicone spatula, and there are several reasons for this

The process of cooking frozen dumplings is familiar to absolutely everyone. It would seem that this is difficult. But, in fact, we are preparing them completely wrong. As a result, it turns out that some of them boil and fall apart or stick together. To avoid such troubles, it is best to cook dumplings according to the Chinese method

Borsch is a dish whose homeland is Ukraine. Today it is prepared in many countries of the world at home, in factories, in government offices, in catering establishments and even within the Kremlin walls. In fact, there are a lot of cooking recipes, and each of them is good in its own way. Someone prefers to cook it with frying, and others without it. Anatoly Galkin, who has devoted 30 years of his life to working as a chef in the Kremlin, offers his own recipe for the “perfect” borscht. It is mandatory for him to do business

On June 22, 1941, when the war began, in Minsk, as elsewhere in the USSR, they did not understand the full scale of the catastrophe. People found out about this later. Then everyone was sure that very little time would pass and it would all end. No one doubted the strength of the Soviet Union. But every day the situation became more complicated and frightened more and more. The bombing practically did not stop. In Minsk alone, during the six-day period of bombing, 2/3 of the buildings were destroyed. But one building remained intact. And it was not accidental

The 1980 Moscow Olympics and its Mishka flying high into the sky caused such a storm of emotions that no other similar event has ever known before or since. The very moment of flying the Olympic symbol on balloons and the Bear with a "tear" on the panels that came to life did not leave anyone indifferent. The sight was indeed very touching. Preparations for it took two whole years. How did it all happen and how much did the symbol weigh in reality?

The tradition of weaving many braids among Uzbek women has been around for a long time. Today, this custom is not observed by all representatives of this people. It is much more common to find women of the older generation with pigtails than young girls. In fact, the braids here have their own purpose and are braided, so to speak, using a special technology

JV Stalin is an extraordinary personality and his influence on people is widely known. The habit of sitting down for a lecture was seen by many, but to draw attention to such strangeness, and even more so to ask a direct question "Why?" did not even occur to anyone. It does, so it is necessary. But the architect Merzhanov was an observant person, moreover, an excellent specialist. Therefore, almost immediately realized why this was done

Almost everyone knows that in Western Europe the heads of state have always been called tsars, and in Eastern Europe, they do not need to be a great historian. However, few know what influenced the difference in the names of the monarchs

A clogged sink in the kitchen or bathroom is not such a rare occurrence; stores sell many different special chemicals for every taste and wallet. Many of them deal with the problem quite effectively. But it so happens that there is no time to run to the store, it’s late in the evening, or you just don’t want to. In such situations, a pipe cleaner created by yourself is suitable

Very often in our fairy tales, epics, ballads and even old songs one can find the phrase "Goy thou, good fellow." And if there are no questions regarding the “good fellow” (everyone knows who it is), then what “goy you” means is not entirely clear. One can only assume that this is such a form of address. In most cases, people think of what the phrase "be healthy" means. But what in reality?

The Golden Horde is one of the largest states of the Middle Ages, which existed for several centuries. But at some point, it simply disappeared almost without a trace. Only a few letters of the khan and dust on the roads that crossed the Horde from west to east testify to the former power. There are no archives, chronicles, or any material values. Even legends and stories are missing. What could have happened?

Mongolia during the Middle Ages controlled vast territories and had the most powerful army in the world. Now the country is small, there is also nothing special to talk about civilization in it, and of course it does not play a major role. How, then, did the Mongols manage to create in those days one of the largest empires in all the times of man's existence on Earth?

The fact that most of the soldiers of the English army in the battle with the enemy at Agincourt were without pants is a historical fact. And the reason for this event was prosaic and vulgar. Whatever it was, but it was the British who won the victory. What exactly happened then, and how did the archers manage to defeat the French in a half-naked form?

Almost everyone knows about Somali pirates. They can be safely called the most famous modern robbers who hunt at sea. Their raids on ships in the 2000s were discussed by almost all the world's media. The maritime trade suffered billions of dollars in losses. But in 2013, all of a sudden, information about the pirates disappeared. What happened to them and how calm is it in the Gulf of Aden today?

Regardless of the country of origin of the western, the Indians always appear before the viewer without a beard. Did they really not wear them or was it some kind of move? As it turned out, this image is quite real

Sahara is the greatest desert on the planet, with an area of more than 9 million km ². Its dimensions can be compared with the entire territory of the United States. In ancient times, warriors and wanderers went on campaigns across the desert, but never returned. The Sahara hides in itself a lot of secrets that for a long time could not be solved. But modern scientists have succeeded, and Novate.ru will tell about it

Tetris is an addicting puzzle game played by both children and adults at the turn of the 2000s. However, few people know that the game itself was invented in the USSR. It was produced on a rectangular game console with rounded corners Brick Game 8 in 1. However, it was the puzzle with figures that was the most popular game, for which the people called the device Tetris. How did the game take over the world and why was there a serious struggle for a license to release it? Tell Novate.ru

Sometimes it is very useful to be wrong. This is evidenced, for example, by the history of the discovery of penicillin or X-rays. But sometimes the cost of a mistake can be the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Nagasaki or the fall of the Berlin Wall. Novate.ru will tell you about how the "annoying misunderstandings" of some people changed the course of history

They say that history is cyclical. However, there are events that have happened only once in the memory of mankind. Perhaps this is even for the best, because a meteorite fall, fatal smallpox and natural disasters are clearly not what people dream of. Novate.ru will tell you about interesting phenomena that influenced the course of history

The very liquid that we drain after cooking rice is rice water. Many people do not know about its beneficial properties, but in China and Japan it is one of the most popular beauty products. Also, rice water can cleanse the body and help with diarrhea. How to use it correctly? Novate.ru will tell you about 5 life hacks

Ever notice how candy or chocolate bars turn white over time? As if covered with a grayish coating on top. Someone is not confused by this fact. Others believe that the chocolate has deteriorated and is no longer worth eating. Where is the truth and is it really dangerous to use "gray" sweets - will tell Novate.ru

Growing tomatoes, I want them to be beautiful, mouth-watering and flawless. But sometimes all plans collapse due to the fact that cracks appear on the tomatoes. First, the presentation of the products suffers from this. Secondly, pathogenic microorganisms accumulate in the cracks, which can infect tomatoes. Novate.ru will help you figure out how to identify the cause of cracking and correct the situation

It is not so easy to boil water as it seems. Moreover, the bubbles on the surface are not at all an indicator of its active approach to 100 degrees. Is it really better to boil cold water over hot water? And is it possible to bring the same liquid to a boil several times? Consider in the article the most popular myths about boiling water

If you are going on a long vacation or business trip, houseplants are worth taking care of. Without regular watering, they will find it difficult to endure the heat and may not wait for your return. It is not always possible to ask neighbors or relatives, especially if you have exotic plants that need to be watered every day. Novate.ru knows the tricks on how to provide plants with quality care without outside help

Japan is one of the leading countries in the world. High technologies are harmoniously combined with the unique culture of the state. However, the Land of the Rising Sun has its own exotic, which surprises and raises a lot of questions from the Russian people. Novate.ru will tell about the most unusual facts related to Japan

The liquid that remains in the pot after making the pasta is a very valuable product. Salted starchy water can be used to make tomato sauce, which will become thicker and more flavorful. And the liquid is also suitable for beauty treatments. Novate.ru will tell you about 7 ways to use pasta water

Looking at Dubai, it is hard to believe that literally 50 years ago there was a small town and endless desert in its place. Today Dubai is an economic, tourist and commercial center, home to the richest people in the world. Someone thinks that the miracle happened thanks to oil, but this is only part of the story. Novate.ru will tell how from a fishing village they managed to build a paradise on the sand

Aphrodisiacs are substances that awaken passion and enhance libido. Stimulants have been known since ancient times and came to Europe from eastern countries. They ate chocolate, oysters, almonds as aphrodisiacs, and even used the horns of a rhino and frogs. Many products are still used today to enhance sex drive. Moreover, they really work. And what aphrodisiacs we are talking about - will tell Novate.ru

The protruding Adam's apple is a male secondary sex characteristic that begins to form from 11-14 years old. However, women's necks for some reason avoid this fate. Do women really have an Adam's apple? What function does it perform in the male body and how is the expression "bosom friend" related to it? Tell Novate.ru