Who created the skirt? The skirt goes back centuries in Ancient Egypt. Curiously the first ‘skirts’ were actually worn by men. These simple garments were similar to a wraparound skirt that was belted at the waist, called the Shendyt. This skirt was made from locally sourced materials, which in this case, was flax (linen). What […]
What body measurement should be taken in drafting a shirt pattern?
What body measurement should be taken in drafting a shirt pattern? Waist: Measure loosely around your natural waist. Your natural waist will be between your belly button and your rib cage, usually your natural waist is in line with your elbows. Hips: Measure the fullest part of your hips and back side, making sure to […]
Can bottle water be contaminated?
Can bottle water be contaminated? Research indicates that most bottled water contains microplastics, which may pose health risks. The researchers found that 93% of the bottles showed some signs of microplastic contamination, and that they contained double the amount present in tap water. Can you get sick from bottled water? Contaminated bottled water can harm […]
Why is it called a French omelette?
Why is it called a French omelette? The Making Of The ‘Omelet’ Omelet or Omelette (attested in the mid-16th century) is a variation of the French word ‘amelette’ The difference of the first vowel in the two words occurs due to the forms of ‘œuf’ meaning ‘egg’. Napoleon Bonaparte is believed to have first tasted […]
What are the main responsibilities of a coach?
What are the main responsibilities of a coach? Coaches are responsible for planning, organising and delivering an appropriate range of sports activities and programmes for individuals and teams. What makes a great hockey coach? Compassion – Great coaches take the time to get to know their players, on and off the ice. The best coaches […]
What is GDP GNP and NNP?
What is GDP GNP and NNP? depreciation: the process by which capital ages and loses value gross domestic product (GDP): the value of the output of all final goods and services produced within a country in a year gross national product (GNP): includes what is produced domestically and what is produced by domestic labor and […]
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Is the guy in Forrest Gump supposed to be Abbie Hoffman?
Is the guy in Forrest Gump supposed to be Abbie Hoffman? In Forrest Gump, Abbie Hoffman is played by Richard D’Alessandro and meets Tom Hanks’s titular character at a peace rally held in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. As Hoffman riles up the crowd, he invites Gump onstage to make a speech, […]
What does it mean when a check is altered?
What does it mean when a check is altered? An altered check is a check or another negotiable instrument that has been materially and maliciously altered to effect a fraud. Usually, either the name of the payee, the amount of the check, or the date is changed. Can Cheques be forged? A cheque with a […]