Why is Nambour called Nambour? Origin of name The name is derived from the Aboriginal word “naamba”, referring to the red-flowering tea-tree (callistemon viminalis). The town was originally called Petrie’s Creek. It was renamed after the Nambour cattle station in 1891. What is Nambour known for? Nambour is a gateway to the stunning Sunshine Coast […]
Is it safe to swim with hippos?
Is it safe to swim with hippos? Even though they may look like fat and slow creatures, hippopotamuses are the most dangerous mammals in Africa and kill several thousand people each year. It should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway: don’t go swimming with hippos. Would a hippo drown in deep water? Most […]
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What animals have placenta?
What animals have placenta? The placental mammals include such diverse forms as whales, elephants, shrews, and armadillos. They are also some of the most familiar organisms to us, including pets such as dogs and cats, as well as many farm and work animals, such as sheep, cattle, and horses. And humans, of course, are also […]
What causes excessive heat in a hydraulic system?
What causes excessive heat in a hydraulic system? Why Do Hydraulic Systems Overheat? Heating of hydraulic fluid in operation is caused by inefficiencies. Inefficiencies result in losses of input power, which are converted to heat. If the total input power lost to heat is greater than the heat dissipated, the hydraulic system will eventually overheat. […]
Is Licorice easy to grow?
Is Licorice easy to grow? The roots of this shrub have been harvested for centuries as a medicine and flavouring for sweets. Liquorice is easy to grow and manage once it is established, but it should probably be left to grow for three years before the first harvest. Where does licorice plant grow? Liquorice, which […]
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Does Karofsky kill himself in Glee?
Does Karofsky kill himself in Glee? Dave Karofsky (Max Adler) is outed at his school and subsequently bullied by his teammates in the locker room. He is also mercilessly attacked online. Karofsky, devastated, attempts suicide by hanging, but is saved in time by his father. Does Blaine lose his eye? The escalating “war” between the […]
How does air enter the body of a locust?
How does air enter the body of a locust? “What we didn’t know was why.” The insect respiratory system is a branching system of air-filled tubes called tracheae, which open to the air through small holes called spiracles. These draw in oxygen and pump out carbon dioxide produced during respiration. Why do locusts have air […]