How is wicked different from the Wizard of Oz? Wicked tells the backstory of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and what happened before Dorothy Gale arrived in the land of Oz, although the musical serves as a better prequel to the popular 1939 film than to L. Frank Baum’s original book, and is therefore not […]
Does Australia have seagulls?
Does Australia have seagulls? Seagulls all over Australia are carrying superbugs resistant to antibiotics, scientists say. They found more than 20% of silver gulls nationwide carrying bacteria such as E. Scientists have described it as a “wake-up call”. The birds are believed to have contracted the bugs from scavenging in rubbish and sewage. When did […]
Is stained glass translucent?
Is stained glass translucent? translucent Add to list Share. A translucent material lets light pass through, but objects on the other side can’t be seen clearly. Think Shrinky Dinks or stained glass. But opaque glass doesn’t let any light through at all, and so you can’t see through it. What are some examples of translucent […]
What color is the hottest metal?
What color is the hottest metal? Red heat Thermal radiation in visible light can be seen on this hot metalwork. The visible color of an object heated to incandescence (from 550°C to 1300°C). The peak wavelength and total radiated amount vary with temperature according to Wien’s displacement law. What color does metal turn when heated? […]
How many breeds of Doberman pinschers are there?
How many breeds of Doberman pinschers are there? There are two very different types of Doberman—the American and European varieties. Both are potentially great dogs but they do have some very different traits. Which is the best Doberman breed? The main differences are that an American Doberman Pinscher is a sleek, elegant, show dog that […]
Is the birth of Venus religious?
Is the birth of Venus religious? A unique mythological painting from the Renaissance in Florence, and the first non-religious nude since classical antiquity, The Birth of Venus (Nascita di Venere) belongs to the group of mythological pictures painted by Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510) in the 1480s, following his return from Rome after completing three … What […]
What kind of canal was the Erie Canal?
What kind of canal was the Erie Canal? Taking advantage of the Mohawk River gap in the Appalachian Mountains, the Erie Canal, 363 miles (584 km) long, was the first canal in the United States to connect western waterways with the Atlantic Ocean. Construction began in 1817 and was completed in 1825. Is the barge […]
Does engine oil affect clutch?
Does engine oil affect clutch? Oil on your car’s clutch can really ruin your day, especially when you consider that it may cause permanent damage. Unfortunately, oil, coolant or even rainwater can get into your clutch and ruin it beyond a simple drying out or burning off. Will a motorcycle clutch work without oil? You’d […]
Why is Zara Phillips called Zara?
Why do Japanese live longer than others?
Why do Japanese live longer than others? In an international comparison of recent mortality statistics among G7 countries, Japan had the longest average life expectancy, primarily due to remarkably low mortality rates from ischemic heart disease and cancer (particularly breast and prostate). Why Japanese live so long only in Japan? As it turns out, it’s […]