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Who invented the Selectric typewriter? Thomas Watson Jr. Why did IBM develop the Selectric typewriter? Selectric-based machines with data storage In 1964 IBM introduced the “Magnetic Tape Selectric Typewriter” and in 1969, a “Magnetic Card Selectric Typewriter”. These machines were among the first to provide word processing capability in any form. They used the same […]

What happens if a saltwater plant is placed in freshwater? When animal cells are put in salty water, water diffuses/moves out of the cell and the cell shrivels up. When plant cells are put in fresh water, water diffuses/moves into the cell and fills up the central vacuole. If you put a salt water crab […]

What to feed puppies when mother is not feeding? Orphaned or rejected puppies need milk replacer to substitute their mother’s milk. Newborn puppies need to feed every couple of hours for several weeks. At around 4 weeks old, puppies can start to eat solid food in addition to canine milk/milk replacer. How long can puppies […]

Can I make my old iPhone a prepaid phone? First, Make Sure that Your iPhone is Unlocked However, if you have a GSM-compatible iPhone, you can unlock the device and then be able to use it with almost any cellular service provider worldwide that offers pay-as-you-go or prepaid service. If you have a GSM-compatible iPhone […]

In what state did Emily Dickinson live? Amherst, Massachusetts What was the state of Emily Dickinson’s family that she was born into? Did Emily Dickinson ever leave Amherst? In 1855, Dickinson ventured outside of Amherst, as far as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Emily and sister Lavinia served as chief caregivers for their ailing mother until she passed […]

How long can you keep guinea fowl eggs before incubating? Hatchability of guinea fowl eggs starts really decreasing after 7 days. Cool eggs keep better but do not try to keep them longer than 10 days before incubating. Eggs for hatching should be turned regularly just as a hens eggs would be. What day do […]

What family does a harmonica belong to? As a free-reed instrument, the harmonica belongs to the same family of musical instruments as reed organs, accordions, and melodicas. What are the 5 woodwind instruments? The woodwind family of instruments includes, from the highest sounding instruments to the lowest, the piccolo, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, E-flat […]

What is a coming of age story examples? An example of a coming-of-age character in her late twenties is Ruth in I Don’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore. A psychoanalytic reading of a coming-of-age story done badly might “pathologize” childhood. A storyteller might describe childhood as a symptom to be overcome in the […]

Can I send a letter abroad with a first class stamp UK? YES, you can use a 1st Class stamp for its value, currently 76p, regardless of the price you actually paid for the stamp. The cost of international mail depends on the destination country, the size and weight of the item and whether or […]

Can I adopt a family member from the Philippines? Many families in the United States consider adopting a young relative who resides in the Philippines. This is a common type of adoption from the Philippines. Holston Home works with the InterCountry Adoption Board and the Department of Social Welfare & Development to help families in […]