Category: Architecture

When was my Iver Johnson shotgun made? If the gun has a serial number with no letter prefix, it was made between 1909 and 1919. If the gun has a single letter prefix, it was made between 1920 and 1929. If the gun has a two letter prefix it was made between 1930 and 1939. […]

What is the difference between African and Afrikaans? Afrikaans is a language spoken in South Africa and Namibia. Ebonics is called “Black English” which is considered equally if not more offensive by some African-Americans. An Afrikaner is a person born in Africa but has Dutch origins. He or she is a native of South Africa […]

How did the location of the Himalaya Mountains benefit India? The Himalaya Mountains are located along India’s northern border. This mountain range is the highest in the world and forms a natural border between the Indian subcontinent and much of Asia. Water from glaciers in the Himalaya Mountains feeds northern India’s major rivers. How do […]

What is a difference between fiat and commodity money? Commodity money has some intrinsic value due to the content of precious metal it is made up of or backed by, but debasement or increases in precious metal supply can cause inflation. Fiat money is backed only by the faith of the government and its ability […]

What is the purpose of a ram pump? The basic principle behind ram pumps is to use a large amount of water falling a short distance to pump a small amount of water to a higher elevation. Typically, only 2% to 20% of the water flowing through a ram pump system will actually be delivered […]

What motor is in a 2014 Dodge Challenger? 3.6 L V65.7 L V86.4 L V8 Can you put regular gas in a Dodge Challenger? The 3.6L engine uses regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87. The 5.7L with an automatic transmission needs plus gasoline with an octane rating of 89. How many miles can a 2014 […]

Can grapes be grown in the Caribbean? Growing a Red Globe grape successfully from seed, Growing them in the Caribbean close to the equator and they are doing very well. Can you grow wine in Jamaica? Clearly, Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean’s tropical climate would not qualify for growing the Vitis vinefera species […]

Are geisha allowed to have children? The population of geisha at this time was also surprisingly high, roughly equivalent to the numbers of young women within the profession; geisha no longer retired young when they found a patron, and were less likely than other women of the same age to have both children and an […]

What school did Grover Cleveland go to? Cleveland received his elementary education at the Fayetteville Academy and the Clinton Liberal Academy. After his father died in 1853, he again left school to help support his family. Has there ever been a president from a different party? Millard Fillmore, a member of the Whig party, was […]

Is Dichlorobenzyl alcohol actually alcohol? 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a mild antiseptic, able to kill bacteria and viruses associated with mouth and throat infections. It is a common ingredient in throat lozenges such as Cofsils, Strepsils, Lorsept, and Gorpils….2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol. Names ChEMBL ChEMBL3184437 ChemSpider 14918 ECHA InfoCard 100.015.646 PubChem CID 15684 Is alcohol in hair products […]