Did they have flashlights in 1916? According to an Eveready booklet, which was called “101 Uses For An Eveready,” by 1916 the flashlight was regarded as an important personal object – “the light that doesn’t flicker in a draft, die out in the wind and is controlled immediately by finger pressure. Did they have flashlights […]
What does Eddy mean in slang?
Why God Save the Queen was banned?
Why God Save the Queen was banned? On May 31st, 1977 the Sex Pistols song “God Save the Queen” was banned from being played on the BBC for “gross bad taste.” Though it was released right before Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee, drummer Paul Cook says that the song “wasn’t written specifically for the Queen’s Jubilee. […]
How many channel receiver do I need?
How many channel receiver do I need? We usually recommend receivers with at least seven channels. Even if you’re just starting with a pair of speakers or a 3.1 system, you can always add more as your budget permits. With seven or more channels of power, you can play cutting-edge surround sound formats like Dolby […]
Who made bread first?
Who made bread first? According to history, the earliest bread was made in or around 8000 BC in the Middle East, specifically Egypt. The quern was the first known grinding tool. Grain was crushed and the bakers produced what we now commonly recognize in its closest form as chapatis (India) or tortillas (Mexico). What is […]
What happened to Dave Coulier?
What happened to Dave Coulier? Coulier continued to make regular television appearances as the host of shows such as America’s Funniest People and America’s Most Talented Kid. He continues to tour the U.S. and Canada as a stand-up comedian. Coulier reprised his role as Joey Gladstone for the Full House spin-off Fuller House. Is No […]
Are dragonfly nymphs carnivores?
Are dragonfly nymphs carnivores? Just like their parents, the larvae are fully carnivorous. They are fierce predators of any aquatic animals they can catch. Water insects like water beetles and mosquito larvae; worms; tadpoles; and even small fishes are part of their diet. Dragonfly larvae have a unique way of catching their prey. What do […]