Sunday, April 21, 2019
9 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT REFRIGERATORS ! HMMM AMAZING !
You use it every day, but you rarely give it a lot of attention: the fridge is actually one of the most important appliances in the house and without it, everyone’s life would be a lot harder and uncomfortable. That is why from time to time, homeowners should check the condition of their fridge and try to fix minor damages as soon as possible, in order to prolong the lifespan of their beloved appliance.
Meanwhile, every homeowner in the world might also be interested in discovering a couple of facts about refrigerators and learn how important these appliances actually are. If you are also curious, here are some of the most interesting facts about fridges which will definitely not let you “cool”.
1. A refrigerator usually accounts for about 12% of a property’s energy bill.
Additionally, almost half of the cold air inside a fridge can escape when the door is open. Homeowners who want to keep the costs of their power bill down shouldn’t let the fridge door open too much in this case.
2. National Clean Out Your Fridge is in November 14.
2. National Clean Out Your Fridge is in November 14.
In this day, all homeowners are advised to clean out their fridges and wash them thoroughly, in order to keep them in a great condition and avoid health problems. Basically, cooked foods can be kept inside the fridge for about 3 or 4 days while fresh foods shouldn’t be kept in the fridge for more than 1-2 days. Also, it is not that hard to clean a refrigerator, everything a homeowner needs is about 15 minutes of his free time, warm water and a basic cleaning product.
3. Freon is no longer used as a refrigerator coolant.
Although this cooling solution has been used successfully for many years, it has been discovered that it can actually be responsible for ozone depletion and it has been banned all around the world. Instead of Freon, modern refrigerators use HCFC-22 or HCFC-14 in order to keep the foods cool all the times. These coolants are much more eco-friendly and they are not toxic or harmful for one’s health whatsoever.
4. Having a lot of fridge magnets can actually place you in the Guinness Book.
Most people have fridge magnets because these items are cute and they might also hold emotional value as well. However, Louise Greenfarb from Nevada took this hobby to a whole new level. She is currently in the Guinness Book of World Records because she has an impressive collection of over 32,000 fridge magnets! Those who want to admire these magnets can see more than 7,000 of them at the Guinness Museum in Las Vegas.
5. Portable refrigerators are so useful and popular these days.
And this happens for good reasons. Homeowners from all over the world who love to go camping, fishing or exploring the nature take one or two portable refrigerators with them during their trip. These portable refrigerators can keep the foods and beverages cool for a long period of time, they are relatively small and light and they can also be fueled with burning gas, propane or kerosene.
6. The largest fridge in the world is 27 kilometers long.
That is true, although it is not actually used to store foods or beverages. This huge cryogenic distribution line has been created for the LHC (Large Hadron Collider) which is a particle accelerator used by scientists to find answers to some of the most important and difficult questions about the universe.
7. ENERGY STAR fridges are the most economical ones.
Those homeowners who are looking to have fresh foods and save some money at the same time should invest in ENERGY STAR fridges which can be extremely economical and eco-friendly, in comparison with other types of refrigerators. Not only that those modern appliances can reduce the energy bill, but they can also improve the indoor air quality, save space and limit waste production as well.
8. More than 8 million fridges are sold yearly in the US.
Most of these refrigerators are top mount, meaning that the freezer is placed above and the actual fridge is below. About 4% of the refrigerators sold are bottom mount and they have the freezer placed below the actual fridge.
9. Older fridges should be disposed of properly.
Old refrigerators can be very dangerous for the environment and they should be properly disposed of, otherwise they can damage the atmosphere, water and land. Homeowners who want to get rid of their old fridge should contact a professional appliance recycling company in their area.
On the other hand, if you still want to keep your current fridge, but it has one or two minor issues, maybe it is a good idea to let a professional take a look at it. QuickFix Appliances is a company that has a lot of experience when it comes to fixing any type of fridges and other home appliances, so contact us today and we will repair your refrigerator for a reasonable price.
AMAZING GAMING FACTS THAT WILL FREAK YOU OUT !
Interesting Facts about Video Games
1. The idea for Pac-Man came while eating Pizza
Creator of Pac-man got the idea of the game while he was eating the Pizza. The shape of iconic Pac-Man came in his mind after he took a slice of pizza.
2. Pokemon was inspired by butterflies!
As a kid, Satoshi Tajiri, the series’ creator, used to collect caterpillars and watched them turn into butterflies. He revealed that the Pokemon was inspired by butterflies!.
4. Mario was named after the landlord of Nintendo’s first warehouse Mr. Mario Segale.
Mario is one of the most popular video game of the history. But the name of the character was taken from the name of Mr. Mario Segale who was the landlord of Nintendo’s first warehousE.
5. Accidental size of Lara Croft’s breast
Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft is one of the sexiest gaming characters. Her breast size was actually an accident. The developers of the game wanted to increase her breast size by 50% but accidentally increased it by 150%.
6. SEGA Saturn was the first console with internal storage
SEGA Saturn was the first gaming console to ship with an internal memory. It was shipped with one megabyte of memory.
7. 3,333,360 Points Is The Max Score You Can Get In ‘Pac-Man’
Pac-Man is one of the most popular games ever made. The first person to get the perfect score in this game was Billy Mitchell in 1999 after playing the game for around 6 hours.
8. PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS are best selling gaming consoles
The best selling gaming console of all time is PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS. Both sold about 155 million units
9. Mario actually doesn’t hit the bricks with his head.
Most of the people who played Mario generally thinks that Mario hits the brick with his head. But this is wrong. It actually punches them if look closely.
10. World of Warcraft is the highest grossing video game
The highest grossing video game of all the time is World of Warcraft. The game has made over 10 billion dollars over its life time.
11. Halo 2 was delayed for PC release because one of the developers had hidden a picture of his ass in it.
12. Homefront was a video game based on a war against North Korean global power. It was released in early 2011 and has so far successfully predicted the year of Kim Jong-Il’s death (2011) and North Korea’s nuclear test in 2013.
13. PlayStation 1 was originally planned as Nintendo console
Initially, Sony was chosen to design the electronic components of Nintendo console but Nintendo ditched the project. After this, Sony decided to make a console anyway and brought PlayStation 1.
14. Xbox was originally named DirectXbox
For a gaming console, Microsoft met DirectX officials with a plan of gaming console running on Microsoft platform using Direct X graphics technology. The name was decided as DirectXbox. Later it became Xbox.
15. Highest number a human could press a controller button in a second
Toshuyuki Takahashi, a Japanese gamer holds the record of pressing a controller button 16 times in a second
25 WAYS TO SPEND YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS ! GET READY FOR HAVING FUN !
25 things to do in the summer holidays:
- Visit a theme parkThe summer holidays is the perfect time to plan a visit to one of the best theme parks in the UK.
- Go to a safari parkSee wild animals roaming from the comfort of your own car, thanks to our safari parks UK guide.
- Find your local beachFeel the sand between your toes, build a sandcastle or paddle in the sea at one of the best beaches in England.
- Play in the parkThere’s loads to explore at your local park, from climbing frames to minibeast hunting. Don’t miss our tips for encouraging your kids to explore more.
- Visit an ice cream farmDays out don’t come much tastier! Find an ice cream farm near you now.
- Complete a maize mazeSee if you can find your way to the middle (and back out again!) at a maize maze near you.
- Have a BBQ at home (probably in the rain!)Summer and BBQs go hand in hand and we’d never let a little rain ruin our chance to cook al fresco! It’s one of our favourite things to do in the summer holidays.
- Get craftyWith just a few supplies, you can make lots of kid-friendly arts and crafts this summer, without needing Pinterest-worthy skills. We’ve got loads of arts and crafts for kids on the blog, including toddler crafts, pom pom crafts, pottery painting and more, plus you can get everything you need from our friends at Hobbycraft!
- Learn a new skillThink about how much you could learn in six weeks! Pick up the basics of a new language, learn how to read a map, try a bushcraft survival skills workshop or even learn how to ski at an indoor slope!
- Go on a family bike rideExplore on two wheels this summer (don’t forget stabilisers for younger riders!) with our list of 5 traffic-free family bike rides.
- Join the painted rocks crazeBrighten up your local walking route, by creating and hiding some painted rocks. Start by reading our ultimate guide to painted rocks!
- Go to the cinemaThe Incredibles 2 is top of our must-see list this summer, see our full list of new kids’ films you have to watch in 2018.
- Plan a picnicPack a basket and blanket, then head to your favourite picnic spot. Be prepared for the best one ever, with our picnic hacks and 5 tasty picnic dishes to try.
- Go swimmingPack your goggles and your cossies and make a splash this summer. For sunny days, find an outdoor swimming pool near you, or if you’re looking for slides and splashes, discover the 11 best indoor water parks in the UK.
- Visit somewhere newDid you know, you can enter your postcode on our website to search for days out near you? Use filters to find your perfect day out, then challenge yourself to pick somewhere you haven’t been before. Looking for something out of the ordinary?
- Explore a castlePrepare for battle - or shall we say visiting some of the most fabulous fortresses steeped in history! Find the 10 best castles in England, the 10 best castles in Scotland, or check out a full review of Leeds Castle in Kent.
- Go fruit pickingTrust us, fruit tastes better when you’ve picked it fresh with your own hands! Find the top PYO strawberry farms near you and all the other best places to pick your own fruit near you in the UK.
- Visit a museumLet curiosity reign free this summer, with a visit to one of the 10 best museums in the UK.
- Make the most of the paddling poolIf the sun is shining, a paddling pool is the perfect way to cool off. Plan games, sensory activities or just make a splash. For an even bigger version, try one of the best splash parks & splash pads in the UK.
- Take lots of photosDocument your memories this summer, so you can look back at all the fun you had in years to come! Here are 5 tips for taking better photos of your kids to make them worthy of being on show.
- Visit an old favouriteWe all have those days out that we love, but maybe don’t get to visit all that often. Get the whole family to pick their favourite, then make a plan to visit this summer. Hey, even Susie has her list of Plan B’s and trusted favourites.
- Get in the kitchenMake a mess and cook up a storm, whether it’s a cake or a brand new dinner recipe the whole family will love. Take a look at our recipes, see what baking with kids is really like or try this Spanish tortilla recipe for a tasty dinner idea.
- Go campingPack up the car, pitch the tent and get ready to sleep under the stars on a family camping trip. Be sure to read our 10 tips for camping with kids first.
- Stay activeThe summer is the perfect time of year to get out and about, so don’t miss our ideas for keeping kids active over the summer holidays.
- Prepare for back to schoolThe six week break will fly by in no time, so avoid the September slump by making sure the kids are ready and raring to go for the new school year. Psychologist Sam Wass has tips for preparing for back to school, there’s tips for preparing your toddler for their first day at nursery, and tips from a teacher on moving from primary to secondary school.
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