Archive for the ‘How long does it take’ Category

How Long Does it Take to Drown?

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Well, you guys asked it, so I will answer it. It takes approximately 2 -3 minutes to lose consciousness and 5-10 minutes to die. Many people who have nearly drowned have permanent brain damage of a result of oxygen deprivation. In the U.S., drowning is the second most common cause ...

How Long Does it Take To Build Credit?

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Starting from the bottom; bankruptcy in the U.S. isn't an automatic disqualification from building up to a good credit rating, but it will take some work and organization. First, make sure that your debts are correctly listed as discharged. Some companies will not have changed your records in their system resulting ...

How Long Does it Take For Your Body to Die Without Food and Water?

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

A person will probably die without water after 5 days, but will suffer serious, adverse effects after 3 days. There are a number of dependent factors that will determine how long it would take. First, the weather conditions; obviously if you are in a desert, water is evaporating away from ...

How Long Does it Take For Paint to Dry?

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

I will provide figures for oil and latex, but drying times will depend upon a number of factors including the temperature outside (warm temperature means the paint will dry faster in a well ventilated room), the humidity level (humid air has more water in it and won't allow the liquid ...

How Long Does it Take For Implantation to Occur?

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Implantation of a fertilized blastocyst occurs between 6 and 14 days after sexual intercourse. A blastocyst is the term for a fertilized egg whose cells are rapidly dividing. Normally, sperm must reach an egg within 24 hours of ovulation because the egg won't survive in the fallopian tubes much longer. ...

How Long Does it Take for HIV to Show Up?

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Most people after exposure will test positive after between 2 and 12 weeks. There is a small percentage of people who will not test positive until the virus has been in their body for 6 months, so to be absolutley sure that you are HIV free, take the test at ...

How Long Does it Take for Grass to Grow?

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

It takes anywhere from a week to 10 days for the seeds to send up grass shoots. When working from bare ground, the advice I have read says that when these shoots are about 2 to 3 centimeters long, add another layer of grass seed and in approximately one month, ...

How Long Does it Take For Eyebrows to Grow Back?

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

It takes between 4 to 6 weeks for eyebrows to grow back. If you have plucked them a lot, eventually, the hair follicle will be too damaged to grow hair anymore. I have been waxing mine for years, and the follicles still have not died, so the time of death ...

How Long Does it Take a Tattoo to Heal?

Monday, July 7th, 2008

A tattoo can take anywhere from 10 days to two weeks to heal. A number of factors determine whether you will be a slow healer or fast healer; if a scab does or doesn't form, if it is exposed to sunlight or tanning beds, if you scratch or abrade the ...

How Long Does it Take to Walk a Mile?

Monday, July 7th, 2008

Obviously, the answer depends on how fast you walk, but the average person, walking without children can walk a mile in about 20 to 30 minutes. In contrast, you can run a mile in 5 to 9 minutes. If there are inhinderances like steep or uneven terrain, add time to ...