The Grand Lift of Rold is the gateway to the Mountaintops of the Giants, the late-game area that follows Leyndell, Royal Capital. You cannot use it by just walking up to it: the lift only works once you hold the Rold Medallion, a key item you receive after defeating Morgott, the Omen King. Step 1: … Read more
Archery looks simple: pull the string and let go. Accuracy, though, comes from repeating the same steps in the same way every time. Learn them in order, with safety first, and progress comes quickly. Safety first A bow is a weapon. At every range: Taking a beginner course at a club is the safest way … Read more
A horseshoe over the door is one of the oldest good luck charms in Europe and North America. Like most folklore, it comes with different rules depending on whom you ask. Here is what the traditions say, and how to hang one so it actually stays up. Where the tradition comes from Several stories are … Read more
The American Dental Association recommends replacing your toothbrush every three to four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed. The same applies to the heads of electric toothbrushes. Why it matters Bristles wear down with daily brushing. Splayed, bent bristles reach less of the tooth surface and the gumline, so plaque is left behind. … Read more
In the Incident Command System (ICS), the Incident Commander is the one position that is always staffed, on every incident, whatever its size. Every other position is activated only when the incident needs it. Until someone is assigned to those roles, the Incident Commander is responsible for all of their functions. What ICS is ICS … Read more
Chest binding helps many transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse people feel more comfortable in their bodies. Not everyone has a purpose-made binder, whether because of cost, privacy or access. Some alternatives are reasonably safe; others can cause serious injury. Never use these Do not bind with elastic or ace bandages, duct tape, packing tape or plastic … Read more
The first Native American person to be honored on a United States postage stamp was Pocahontas. Her portrait appeared on a 5-cent stamp issued in 1907 for the Jamestown Exposition, which marked the 300th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Virginia. The 1907 Jamestown issue The Jamestown Exposition series had three stamps: The portrait of … Read more
The tallest living person is Sultan Kösen of Turkey, measured by Guinness World Records at 251 cm, or 8 feet 2.8 inches. The tallest person ever recorded is Robert Wadlow of the United States, who reached 272 cm (8 feet 11.1 inches) before his death in 1940. Sultan Kösen Born in 1982 in the province … Read more
Yes, for people who like hands-on problem solving. Factories, warehouses, power plants and food processors all depend on machines that need installing, maintaining and repairing, and many employers struggle to find qualified workers as experienced technicians retire. The work is steady and well paid relative to the training it requires, though it is physical and … Read more
Most apps do not send an alert when you stop sharing your location. The other person simply stops seeing you on the map, often with a message like “location not available.” So you can turn it off quietly, but an attentive person may notice that you disappeared. iPhone (Find My and Messages) To stop sharing … Read more
