How did the US get the Wake Islands? It was formally claimed by the United States in 1899 for the site of a cable station and was placed under naval jurisdiction in 1934. The following year a commercial seaplane base and hotel were built for overnight stops on transpacific flights to Guam and the Philippines. […]
How do you freshen up a fur coat?
Where should you aim a fire extinguisher when fighting a fire?
Where should you aim a fire extinguisher when fighting a fire? P.A.S.S. the Fire Extinguisher Aim: Aim the nozzle of the fire extinguisher at the base of the fire. Squeeze: Squeeze the lever you just pulled the pin out of. Remember to squeeze it slowly and evenly, so it is as effective as possible. Swipe: […]
How far can a helicopter go on one tank of gas?
Is ginger an herb?
Is ginger an herb? Ginger is listed as an herb in many culinary recipes while others classify it as a spice. Some call dried ginger powder a spice while calling the fresh root version an herb. Which part of plant is Ginger? Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, […]
Which animals eat their own feces?
Which animals eat their own feces? Dung beetles, rabbits, chimps, and domestic dogs are among animals that are members of the dung diners’ club. Most of them eat feces because it contains some undigested food—and thus vital nutrients—that would otherwise go to waste. Do foxes mark their territory with poop? But foxes use urine and […]
At what age do Mustangs stop growing?
At what age do Mustangs stop growing? Size: Wild horses do not achieve their full adult size until they are four to seven years old. The delayed growth is due to their natural environment. How are horses parents? The male parent of a horse, a stallion, is commonly known as the sire and the female […]
What drugs produce a calming effect by slowing brain activity?
What drugs produce a calming effect by slowing brain activity? Central Nervous System (CNS) depressants are medicines that include sedatives, tranquilizers, and hypnotics. These drugs can slow brain activity, making them useful for treating anxiety, panic, acute stress reactions, and sleep disorders. What type of drugs produce a calming effect by slowing brain activity and […]
What M4 do Green Berets use?
What M4 do Green Berets use? Rangers, Green Berets Showing Interest in New Nonlethal M4 Carbine, Firm Says. A California-based company has introduced a nonlethal M4 carbine-style training tool that is catching the interest of elite door-kickers in Army Special Operations Command. What kind of weapons do Green Berets use? Special Forces Weapons M4a1 – […]
How much did a pack of cigarettes cost in 1964?
How much did a pack of cigarettes cost in 1964? After Marlboro’s smoking campaign began in 1964 the smoking population rose more than 10% to an all time high of 60% of the overall population. A pack of cigarettes then were about $1.60 and today, the smoking percentage is just under 20%, perhaps that’s because […]