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 […]
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What are the symbols in The Masque of the Red Death?
What are the symbols in The Masque of the Red Death? Symbols and Motifs The stages they represent are birth (blue), youth (purple), adolescence (green), adulthood (orange), old age (white), imminent death (violet), and death itself (black/scarlet). The seventh room, which represents death, is the room into which Prospero chases the stranger. What does the […]
Can you drill holes in a clogged catalytic converter?
Can you drill holes in a clogged catalytic converter? Drilling holes on a catalytic converter is never a good idea. By doing so – you allow toxic gases to leak out. The toxic gases are odorless and colorless – so you wouldn’t even notice them. What can destroy a catalytic converter? What Causes a Catalytic […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]