Who built the White House after it burned down? James Hoban Did James Madison lead troops in the War of 1812? James Madison (1751-1836) was a founding father of the United States and the fourth American president, serving in office from 1809 to 1817. During his presidency, Madison led the U.S. into the controversial War […]
Where does the Barbados raccoon live?
Where does the Barbados raccoon live? This mounted skin, on display in the Barbados Museum, Bridgetown, is 1 of only 5 known museum specimens from the island (others are at BMNH, MCZ, and USNM). Raccoons occur on a number of islands in the Bahamas and the Lesser Antilles in the West Indies. What do Barbados […]
Why F16 is so popular?
Why F16 is so popular? Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft. Over 4,600 aircraft have been built since production was approved in 1976. As of 2015, it was the world’s most numerous fixed-wing aircraft in military service. Is the F16 outdated? The current fleet of F-16’s […]
What president was the first to celebrate Hanukkah in the White House?
What president was the first to celebrate Hanukkah in the White House? President Jimmy Carter What was the first Christmas tree at the White House? 1909, A ‘Blue’ Christmas: President William H. Taft was the first president to have a tree in the public portion of the White House. What is the pagan origin of […]
Is Elk better for you than chicken?
Is Elk better for you than chicken? The average elk cut offers more protein than chicken, beef or lamb, and it’s also packed with vitamins and minerals like B-12, thiamine, iron, phosphorus, zinc, riboflavin and niacin, all of which work towards reducing the risk of heart disease, boosting the immune system and improving general health […]
What does ${} mean in JSP?
What does ${} mean in JSP? When the JSP compiler sees the ${} form in an attribute, it generates code to evaluate the expression and substitues the value of expresson. The valid values of this attribute are true and false. If it is true, EL expressions are ignored when they appear in static text or […]
Where did glass blowing originate?
Where did glass blowing originate? Glassblowing was invented by Syrian craftsmen in the area of Sidon, Aleppo, Hama, and Palmyra in the 1st century bc, where blown vessels for everyday and luxury use were produced commercially and exported to all parts of the Roman Empire. What is a Native American Glasshouse? The Glass House Point […]
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Why did UN intervene in East Timor?
Why did UN intervene in East Timor? Soon after, the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) was established as a peacekeeping operation which was also fully responsible for the administration of East Timor to oversee its transition to independence. When did the UN intervene in Timor-Leste? The United Nations Integrated Mission in East […]
Why are parachutes dangerous?
Why are parachutes dangerous? What makes parachuting dangerous? Just as in skydiving, there is a risk of unstable or late parachute activation. An extra risk factor in BASE jumping is that a wing parachute can open in such a way that it steers you toward the object you jumped from. Why are you so tired […]