When was the first frosting invented?

When was the first frosting invented? The first documented record of frosting appears around 1655, and included eggs, sugar, and rosewater. A new trend emerged about one hundred years later, the frosted wedding cake! While frostings have existed for well over 350 years, it wasn’t until the 1950s that Buttercream made it’s first appearance. What […]

Is the International Date Line east or west?

Is the International Date Line east or west? The International Date Line, established in 1884, passes through the mid-Pacific Ocean and roughly follows a 180 degrees longitude north-south line on the Earth. It is located halfway round the world from the prime meridian—the zero degrees longitude established in Greenwich, England, in 1852. Where is the […]

Why is my dog suddenly afraid of strangers?

Why is my dog suddenly afraid of strangers? Some dogs may be nervous, skittish or shy around strangers because of poor socialisation, genetics or negative past experience. Fortunately, you can help your dog manage their fear with patience, reassurance and consistency. How do I stop my dog from being scared of strangers? Have guests approach […]

How does a ptarmigan camouflage itself?

How does a ptarmigan camouflage itself? So the Ptarmigan molts into brilliant white feathers in winter. This makes the bird almost invisible in its snowy home. Fluffy white feathers even cover the Ptarmigan’s feet – keeping them warm and turning their feet into wide snowshoes. How do Ptarmigan survive in the tundra? The ptarmigan does […]

What is MB and GB?

What is MB and GB? A megabyte is a unit of digital information consisting of 1,000,000 bytes, or 1,048,576 bytes. A gigabyte is a unit of computer information which is equivalent to 1,000,000,000 bytes, or 1,073,741,824 bytes. So, a gigabyte (GB) is one thousand times bigger than a megabyte (MB). What does KB and GB […]

Which French explorers explored the Great Lakes?

Which French explorers explored the Great Lakes? THIS is the order in which the Great Lakes were discovered by the French explorers: Huron in 1615, by Le Caron, the Recollect friar, and by Champlain, one of the greatest navigators in New France; Ontario, during the same year, by Champlain; Superior, about 1629, by Etienne Brule; […]

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