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Did ancient Egyptians have cattle? Cattle in Ancient Egypt were among the most important domesticated animals. They provided meat and milk, and served as working animals. A number of gods and goddesses were portrayed as sacred cows or bulls. What animals were domesticated in ancient Egypt? The ancient Egyptians kept animals as pets ranging from […]

Why do Japanese harpoon whales? During the Second World War, Japan’s whaling was significantly limited to more familiar hunting grounds, such as the Bonin Islands, to provide meat and oil for domestic and military use. Whaling there was halted in March 1945 when the islands were taken by US forces. How many whales did Japan […]

Who sent Hermes to warn Aegisthus? After the end of the Trojan War, Zeus sent Hermes to Mycenae to warn Aegisthus that his plan to kill Agamemnon on his return from Troy was against the gods’ will. Aegisthus ignored the warning, murdered Agamemnon with the aid of Clytemnestra, Agamemnon’s wife. Does Odysseus follow Hermes warning […]

What freezes faster cold or hot water? If the water is initially hot, cooled water at the bottom is denser than the hot water at the top, so no convection will occur and the bottom part will start freezing while the top is still warm. This effect, combined with the evaporation effect, may make hot […]

What are examples of media conventions? Media codes include the use of camera, acting, setting, mise en scene, editing, lighting, sound, special effects, typography, color, visual composition, text and graphics. Conventions: Conventions are the generally accepted ways of doing something. What are the codes and conventions? The terms code and convention suggest rigidity and yet […]

Does Dr Roylott die? Dr. Roylott is killed with his own weapon and as Holmes puts it, “Violence does, in truth, recoil upon the violent, and the schemer falls into the pit which he digs for another” (309). Roylott is a victim of karma, but he is not only being punished for killing his niece. […]

How can I download free games on my iPhone? How to Download Paid Apps & Games for Free for iPhone and iPod go to this link (make sure to open it in your Safari browser) select the version you want to install. tap the green “download now” button. select install. wait until the installation is […]

How do you wash yarmulkes? Answer: YES! We recommend hand washing them or machine washing them on cold. We asked our customers how they wash and dry them, and here is what they said… – “I dry my yamaka on a foam wig head or an upside down bowl to keep the shape.” How did […]

What does the crab eat? Crabs are omnivores, feeding primarily on algae, and taking any other food, including molluscs, worms, other crustaceans, fungi, bacteria, and detritus, depending on their availability and the crab species. For many crabs, a mixed diet of plant and animal matter results in the fastest growth and greatest fitness. What is […]

Is the Lady Liberty and US flag stamp a forever stamp? The stamps will be issued in a Double-Sided Book format and known as Lady Liberty and U.S. Flag. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce rate. The stamp was originally issued in December 2010. Can you put multiple […]