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 […]

Is the Ford 4.0 OHV an interference engine? Fortunately, the 4.0L SOHC is not an interference engine so a timing chain failure won’t bend the valves. This timing chain cassette can be replaced without having to pull the engine out of the vehicle. Is the Ford 4.6 L an interference engine? Per the OEM Manuals, […]

Does engine oil flush really work? A good engine flush can help loosen deposits and dissolve sludge, returning your engine to like-new condition. However, in old engines with high miles, the engine sludge may be the only barrier keeping engine oil from seeping through worn or cracked seals. Is an engine flush really necessary? Engine […]

What is the most common functional disability type? The most common functional disability type was mobility disability – defined as serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs – reported by 1 in 8 adults. What is functional disability mean? Functional Disability means an irreversible and serious limitation of a person’s physical or mental capacity or of […]

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 […]