What is the purpose of the lateral line system in fish? The lateral line functions to detect vibrations and water movement and allows fish to orientate themselves in a water current (rheotaxis), gain information about their spatial environment, and also plays a vital role in schooling (see also HEARING AND LATERAL LINE | Lateral Line […]
Where is the largest geode in the world?
Where is the largest geode in the world? A researcher stands inside the Pulpí geode, the largest documented geode in the world, located at a depth of about 150 feet (50 meters) in a former silver mine in southeast Spain. Image via Hector Garrido. The Pulpí geode – discovered in 1999 – is often said […]
Is the epic of Gilgamesh Sumerian or Babylonian?
Is the epic of Gilgamesh Sumerian or Babylonian? Gilgamesh is the semi-mythic King of Uruk in Mesopotamia best known from The Epic of Gilgamesh (written c. 2150 – 1400 BCE) the great Sumerian/Babylonian poetic work which pre-dates Homer’s writing by 1500 years and, therefore, stands as the oldest piece of epic world literature. What does […]
What did Ironman 3 gross?
What did Ironman 3 gross? Iron Man 3 grossed $409 million in North America and $805.8 million in other countries for a worldwide total of $1.215 billion, outgrossing both of its predecessors combined. What was the budget for Iron Man 3? 200 million USD How much money did the Iron Man trilogy make? The statistic presents […]
Is HDX a Home Depot brand?
Is HDX a Home Depot brand? HDX by The Home Depot is now a national brand associated with thousands of items including everything from tools to storage and cleaning supplies. What does HDX stand for? HDX is a hi-definition (HD) format developed by Vudu that allows streaming video at a better quality than HD streams […]
How did they enforce the one child policy?
How did they enforce the one child policy? The policy was enforced by methods ranging from offering financial perks for families in compliance and providing contraceptives to implementing forced sterilizations and forced abortions. Why is the one child policy a bad idea? The three-decade old rule was officially rescinded this week. But its toll will […]
What time of year are aphids most active?
What time of year are aphids most active? Aphid’s Habitat. There are numerous species of aphids found throughout North America. These garden pests are usually most active in the springtime and decrease with a rise in outside temperatures. They live on plants, especially on the new plant growth and buds, and the eggs can survive […]
Are hearing aids really effective?
Are hearing aids really effective? Hearing aids are primarily useful in improving the hearing and speech comprehension of people who have hearing loss that results from damage to the small sensory cells in the inner ear, called hair cells. This type of hearing loss is called sensorineural hearing loss. How well does a hearing aid […]
How did Gray Whale become endangered?
How did Gray Whale become endangered? Oil and gas development, entanglement in fishing gear, and collisions with ships threaten gray whales. The western North Pacific gray whale is on the verge of extinction because of such threats. How many gray whales are left 2021? A western North Pacific population of gray whales, which summers off […]
Do they fix your teeth in jail?
Do they fix your teeth in jail? Most federal prisons have “Emergency Dental Sick Call” several mornings a week, where inmates can have teeth x-rayed and, if categorized as emergencies, can be fixed within a week or two. What happens if you die with braces? When people die that have braces on, do you leave […]