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Man, I love me some cold soda! Ever wondered why the plastic soda bottles have those bumps/ridges on the base?  Is it just to make it look cool or is there some other reason?  Well RookieGuru is here for you to let you know! So why do they have these bumps?  Well, the short answer is to make the bottle stronger.  First thing is that this portion of the bottle is usually a bit thicker too.  But forming that shape makes the base more rigid and strong.  It is the same concept used for corrugated roofing.  Bending any material increases its strength and rigidity. These ridges are not only for the standing stability of the bottle, but keep the bottles from deforming under pressure. Since soda cans are under some decent pressure, especially if they are shook up, these ridges keep the bottle from bulging at the bottom.  This would not be so good for standing up! A plastic soda bottle can withstand anywhere from 80 PSI all the way up t...

If you love noodles, you will love these home made egg noodles and best of all, they are pretty easy to make.  You can add them to any soup, but for me I love to make a chicken noodle gravy and put them over mashed potatoes, an old family tradition. So how do you make these bad boys?  Very simple... Ingredients: 4 Eggs 3-4 Cups of Flower 1 tbsp Salt Tools Needed: Mixer Pizza Cutter Noodle Cutter Steps 1. Mix the dough First step is to crack your eggs into your mixing bowl.  I like to use a Kitchen Aid mixer, but any stand mixer will work.  You can mix by hand, but is quite tiring.  I like to use duck eggs from my ducks, but any eggs will work.  You can see below they are much bigger plus I like the richness. Next add some Salt, about 1 tbsp... Now you can start mixing and slowly add in the flower.  This part is kind of a science but not too complicated.  It is typically about 3/4 cup per egg, bu...

Growing up I always loved super hero shows and movies.  Back then there were the classics like Batman and Superman.  Well in recent years, the super hero movie train has been going full bore!  The rivalry between DC and Marvel is a battle of the super heroes in it's own right.  As much as I enjoy the Marvel movies more than DC, I have to say, they are all pretty fantastic.  They have taken super heroes to the next level with all the movies and TV Shows. So which would I be?  Well, to me the best super hero of all time is Superman.  I have this debate with one of my sons quite often about who is better; Superman or Batman...?  He loves Batman and we have a good back and forth about it.  But I always win because Superman has powers and Batman doesn't... lol So why would I choose Superman?  Well the better question is why wouldn't I?  Let's just summarize his powers... 1. He's bullet proof!  Even a bullet to the eye...

Oh the unicycle... Famed transportation of clowns, but ridden by those who can.  I have always wanted to try one, but I am not the most coordinate person, so haven't yet.  But maybe someday.  Well a dude named Steve McPeak loved them and in 1980 he rode a 101 almost 102 foot tall unicycle at the Las Vegas Hilton to set the world record. The unicycle used by McPeak weighed in over 1,400 pounds and he had to be lifted onto it by a crane. So lets give a shout out to this daredevil who rode that insane towering death trap 38 years ago today!  Marking himself his place in history. #RookieGuru #GiveMeMore

Now every single one of us humans creates garbage, from old couches to candy wrappers, it can start to pile up!  Recycling can help and reduce some waste, but we can't avoid throwing things away.  So I am thankful there are people who will drive around and pick that stuff up!  I myself have a dumpster and the dude comes once a week to empty it.  Can you imagine if we had no where to get rid of our garbage?  Our homes and yards would start to fill up and get pretty nasty! Not only does this job probably suck, but is is downright dangerous.  And depending where it is can make things worse! "Statistics show that waste collection is one of the most dangerous jobs, at times more dangerous than police work, but consistently less dangerous than commercial fishing and ranch and farm work. On-the-job hazards include broken glass, medical waste such as syringes, caustic chemicals, falling objects from overloaded containers, diseases that may accompany solid wa...

Ok, this is going to get a bit scientific for a bit, but will try to keep it on the down low!  So first of all these little bulges are called Ferrite Beads.  They are basically a hollow cylinder made out of an iron composite material (iron, manganese and zinc)...  They are found on most electronics cables. This is what they look like inside the plastic mold... So why do cables need these on there? Well, the answer is they are a filter.  There are two reasons to have them.  The first is to keep electronic noise from radiating into other devices or the air.  The second is to keep radiated noise from getting into your device.  So what does that all mean?  Think of it this way...   If you go out on a sunny day and it is too strong for your eyes, you put on a pair of sunglasses.  This essentially blocks certain parts of light and make it easier on your eyes.   Now even though this isn't the same thing, i...

If you are hungry and want a quick tasty snack, look no further!  These can be made in minutes and will satisfy any craving!  One catch... you have to like cottage cheese :) It's really very simple.  Just get some Ritz Crackers, Cottage Cheese and a seasoning called Salad Supreme from McCormick.  You place the crackers on a plate, put a spoon full of cottage cheese on them and then sprinkle them with the Salad Supreme seasoning.  Pop these things in your mouth and enjoy! #RookieGuru #GiveMeMore