Category: Arts

What happens to hummingbirds in the winter? In cold weather, hummingbird bodies enter into an “energy-conservation mode called torpor,” according to Oregon State ecologist Adam Hadley. Birds that stay north for the winter experience a nightly “mini-hibernation,” in which their 107-degree body temperatures can plummet to 48 degrees. Do hummingbirds come back to the same […]

How did Jesse Owens change the world? The most famous athlete of his time, his stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympic Games captivated the world even as it infuriated the Nazis. In 1936 African American sprinter Jesse Owens amazed the world by breaking Olympic records and winning four gold medals in Berlin, the headquarters of […]

How do Google Maps get street view? Tap on a place marker On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app . Tap on a place marker. At the bottom, tap the place name or address. Scroll and select the photo labeled “Street View.” You can also select the thumbnail with a Street […]

What is faster than a cheetah? Whereas the cheetah is the fastest sprinter, the pronghorn, also known as the American antelope, is the fastest long-distance runner of the animal kingdom. It is capable of maintaining a speed of nearly 35 miles per hour over several miles and is even faster over shorter distances. What are […]

Are there really wild horses in Rodanthe? It’s no wonder that popular fiction and movies, such as the recent release of “Nights In Rodanthe” has romanticized their presence, and why so many vacationers fall in love with the wild horses and make a visit to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund every year to find out […]

Is Jordan a beautiful place? It probably goes without saying that Jordan is an absolutely beautiful country to visit. There is literally an incredible amount of history, delicious food and a heap of an amazing culture to absorb. There really are so many of the best places in Jordan that are dotted all across the […]

What are adaptive features of sharks? Adaptations. Shark bodies have a torpedo shape to reduce drag in the water. White sharks have stiffer tail fins and more symmetrical bodies than other sharks, which enable them to move more efficiently through the water. What does a hammerhead shark need to survive? Diet. Hammerhead sharks eat a […]

How do I deal with my bad sister in law? How to Get Along With a Difficult Sister-In-Law Find Something You Have in Common. Ask Her a Lot of Questions. Choose Your Battles. Find a Buffer. Give Her a Wedding Task to Handle. How should you treat your sister in law? Here’s a simple guide […]

What does Sal learn about Mrs cadaver? Though Sal doesn’t want to hear anything about her, she eventually discovers that Mrs. Cadaver’s husband died in an awful car accident in which a drunk driver hit his car. She was the nurse on duty the night of the crash and was there when he passed away. […]

Why did Jess leave Stars Hollow? Jess briefly returns to Stars Hollow the following year to steal back his car from Luke after his mom tells him Luke stole it from him nearly a year earlier. Jess leaves after telling her that he loves her. What happened to Milo Ventimiglia mouth? Ventimiglia was born July […]