Soothing a Whining Puppy?
For some dogs if you put a loud clock near them it helps them sleep. They have something to listen to keeping their mind semi occupied and the tick tock is similar to the mother dogs heartbeat. So it could help if he is suffering from separation anxiety.
Car Sickness Remedies?
There is over the counter pills for that. It would be either dramamine, or if you cant find it, Benadryl is basically the same thing. I wouldnt recommend this if you are driving though as it can make you very drowsy.
Determining the Age of a Fiddle?
Take a flashlight and look inside the f-holes on the front. You should be able to see a label that will say the maker and the year. If not, the only way to tell would be to take it to a professional like a Luthier. Do not take it to a random music store that...