Category: Architecture

What does the bass drum do in the orchestra? In many forms of music, the bass drum is used to mark or keep time. The bass drum makes a low, boom sound when the mallet hits the drumhead. In marches, it is used to project tempo (marching bands historically march to the beat of the […]

How do you calculate the turning radius of a road? The distance from the first mark to the furthest mark is your turning circle, or the space your vehicle needs to do a U-turn without hitting a curb. Divide this measurement by two to get your “turning radius.” This information is almost useless in the […]

How do you get a elf on the shelf to come to your house? How do you get a elf on the shelf to come to your house for free? Visit an official Scout Elf Adoption Center. At these special adoption centers, which are typically only open during the holiday season, you and your family […]

How do you get the Shine Sprite in the bell tower? To get the Shine Sprite, grab the Turbo Nozzle, hit the red switch, and blast through the building for Red Coin #1. How many shine sprites are in Super Mario 63? There are a total of 64 shine sprites in the game. How do […]

What is slang for dance? boogie – boogy – break – bust a groove – bust a move – crunk – cut a rug – dance up on – footwork – freak – get (one’s) groove on – get (one’s) swerve on – ghost ride the whip – gig – groove – head-bang – juke […]

What ended the Spanish-American War? April 21, 1898 – Dece When was Puerto Rico freed from Spain? After four hundred years of colonial rule by the Spanish Empire, Puerto Rico finally received its sovereignty in 1897 through a Carta de Autonomía (Charter of Autonomy). Who was granted their freedom from Spain? Representatives of Spain and […]

How does night turn to day? the sun shines during the day and the moon shines at night. the sun and the moon are on different sides of the Earth and the Earth rotates facing one and then the other. the sun moves to cause day and night. a day is the time it takes […]

Why would IgA be elevated? If your immunoglobulin level is high, it might be caused by: Allergies. Chronic infections. An autoimmune disorder that makes your immune system overreact, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or celiac disease. Is High IgA normal? High IgA (above normal range) Elevated IgA levels are nonspecific, but can be seen in […]

Can garlic be toxic to humans? Some forms of garlic have serious toxic effects and, especially when taken in the large amounts purported to have health benefits, may cause medical problems like anemia, stomach ulcers, severe allergic reactions and suppression of testicular function. Is eating too much garlic bad for you? A few words of […]

What Colours represent royalty? The color purple has been associated with royalty, power and wealth for centuries. In fact, Queen Elizabeth I forbad anyone except close members of the royal family to wear it. Purple’s elite status stems from the rarity and cost of the dye originally used to produce it. What 3 colors were […]