When was the double-barrel shotgun invented? One significant technological advancement in the history of the shotgun occurred with the invention of the double-barrel shotgun in 1875. It was now a breach loaded, side-by-side or over under weapon used with a purpose built shell or cartridge with shot or pellets. Who made the Ranger double-barrel shotgun? […]
How many of the Maine crew died?
How many of the Maine crew died? The USS Maine explodes in Cuba’s Havana Harbor A massive explosion of unknown origin sinks the battleship USS Maine in Cuba’s Havana harbor on February 15, 1898, killing 260 of the fewer than 400 American crew members aboard. What does the USS Maine stand for? USS Maine (ACR-1) […]
Why is Jamestown RI Historic?
Is Iced Tea taxable in NY?
Is Iced Tea taxable in NY? Are beverages taxable in New York? Beverages like coffee and tea are generally non-taxable in New York. But sodas, fruit juices and even bottled water are generally taxable. Is Tea taxable in NY? Most beverages sold by food stores, beverage centers, and similar establishments are subject to sales tax. […]
How big can a gar grow?
Where is my transmission control module located?
Where is my transmission control module located? The transmission control module can often be found below the cover at the back of the transmission and should be located just near the engine control module’s position. The position of the transmission control module is found under the center console in the interior or under the hood […]
How many members of Rajya Sabha retire every second year?
How many members of Rajya Sabha retire every second year? Unlike membership to the Lok Sabha, membership to the Rajya Sabha is permanent body and cannot be dissolved at any time. However every second year, one third of the members are retired and vacancy are filled up by fresh elections and Presidential nomination at the […]
Which end of board pin will cause more pressure and why?
Which end of board pin will cause more pressure and why? Answer: because the pointed lower end is use to exert more pressure on surface as pressure is inversely proportional to area. Why are drawing pins so easy to push into a surface? When the drawing pin is pushed into the board with the thumb, […]
How do you spell Ivory Coast?
How do you spell Ivory Coast? The country has historically been known in English as Ivory Coast, and corresponding translations in other languages. In October 1985 the government requested that the country be known as Côte d’Ivoire in every language. How do you pronounce Cote d’Ivoire in French? The correct pronunciation of Côte d’Ivoire is […]