What makes Fugu poisonous? Fugu contains lethal amounts of the poison tetrodotoxin in its inner organs, especially the liver, the ovaries, eyes, and skin. Researchers have determined that a fugu’s tetrodotoxin comes from eating other animals infested with tetrodotoxin-laden bacteria, to which the fish develops insensitivity over time. Can Blowfish kill you? Blowfish, also known […]
What is included in an emergency operations plan?
What is included in an emergency operations plan? The emergency operations plan (EOP) details what the facility or agency will DO during a disaster (incident command implementation, command center location and activities, specific plans by department, etc.). What are the three parts of an emergency preparedness plan? You can create your emergency plan in just […]
How do you write Hello?
How do you write Hello? There are many other options, but here are six of the most common formal ways to say “hello”: “Hello!” “Good morning.” “Good afternoon.” “Good evening.” “It’s nice to meet you.” “It’s a pleasure to meet you.” (These last two only work when you are meeting someone for the first time.) […]
What is the difference between a swing axle and IRS?
What is the difference between a swing axle and IRS? Swing axles transmissions can easily be identified by the enclosed swing-axle tube with a single axle boot on the transmission end of the axle tube. IRS can be identified by the exposed axle, and use two CV joints (Constant Velocity Joints), and have a CV […]
Is it safe to burn construction wood in fireplace?
Is it safe to burn construction wood in fireplace? While you can burn some types of construction scrap in your fireplace, avoid chemically treated wood. The chemicals used to pressure-treat wood are toxic, and burning the wood releases these chemicals into the environment. Plywood is another product unsuitable for burning. What should you not burn […]
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What chemicals prevent cavities?
What chemicals prevent cavities? When your saliva has fluoride in it from sources like toothpaste or water, your teeth are able to take it in. Once in your enamel, fluoride teams up with calcium and phosphate there to create the most powerful defense system your teeth can have to prevent cavities from forming: fluoroapatite. Can […]
Does a rattlesnake have an exoskeleton?
Does a rattlesnake have an exoskeleton? SNAKE. When snakes molt, they leave behind their old skin in one piece. Because they don’t have exoskeletons like arthropods, snakes remove their skin in a process that’s also called shedding. “The shedding of skin all in one piece is unusual for vertebrates,” says biologist Harvey B. Do animals […]