Who were important patrons of scholarship and art in Florence? The Medici family ruled the city of Florence throughout the Renaissance. They had a major influence on the growth of the Italian Renaissance through their patronage of the arts and humanism. The Medici family were wool merchants and bankers. Who were the wealthiest most influential […]
Why did the US intervene in the Venezuela Great Britain dispute?
Why did the US intervene in the Venezuela Great Britain dispute? In 1814, Great Britain had acquired British Guiana (now Guyana) by treaty with the Netherlands. In 1876 Venezuela protested, broke diplomatic relations with Great Britain, and appealed to the United States for assistance, citing the Monroe Doctrine as justification for U.S. involvement. How did […]
Why do Glocks cost so much?
Why do Glocks cost so much? Glocks are fine handguns, and even finer examples of value engineering. Pretty much every part of the firearm is manufactured from stamped steel of polymer, which makes it incredibly inexpensive to produce, and a truly amazing firearm considering the production cost. How much should I pay for a used […]
What ocean is near Indonesia?
What ocean is near Indonesia? Pacific Ocean Where is the Indian Ocean? Indian Ocean Location South and Southeast Asia, Western Asia, Northeast, East and Southern Africa and Australia Coordinates 20°S 80°ECoordinates: 20°S 80°E Type Ocean Max. length 9,600 km (6,000 mi) (Antarctica to Bay of Bengal) What is the most dangerous ocean? The South China […]
How many 20-minute periods are in a hockey game?
How many 20-minute periods are in a hockey game? three periods How many minutes are in a period hockey? 20 How many periods are in the NHL playoffs? Unlike the regular season where a contest could eventually be decided in a shootout, overtime in the playoffs is played in multiple sudden-death, 20-minute five-on-five periods until […]
Can we culture mitochondria?
Can we culture mitochondria? We have developed a new method for introducing large numbers of isolated mitochondria into tissue culture cells. Direct microinjection of mitochondria into typical mammalian cells has been found to be impractical due to the large size of mitochondria relative to microinjection needles. Can cells share mitochondria? Inspired by the symbiotic origin […]
How far can an offensive lineman be downfield on a pass?
How far can an offensive lineman be downfield on a pass? The rule varies across different leagues. In college football, the NCAA allows ineligible receivers to be a maximum of 3 yards beyond the line of scrimmage before the pass is thrown. The penalty in both the NFL and NCAA is 5 yards. Can lineman […]
How long does a CRT TV last?
What is another way to say farmer?
What is another way to say farmer? What is another word for farmer? agriculturalist agronomist tiller agriculturist grower planter gleaner cultivator crofter smallholder What is the antonym of farmer? The word farmer typically refers to a person that owns, works on, or manages a farm. There are no categorical antonyms for this word. However, one […]
What is the difference between alpha and beta version?
What is the difference between alpha and beta version? Alpha means the features haven’t been locked down, it’s an exploratory phase. Beta means the features have been locked down and are under development (no other features will be added). What does alpha and beta mean? Alpha and beta are two different parts of an equation […]