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Who was responsible for the Battle of Little Bighorn? The Battle of the Little Bighorn, fought on June 25, 1876, near the Little Bighorn River in Montana Territory, pitted federal troops led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer (1839-76) against a band of Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne warriors. Was Custer scalped? Prevalent though scalping was […]

What is the contribution of agriculture in GDP? The share of agriculture in GDP increased to 19.9 per cent in 2020-21 from 17.8 per cent in 2019-20. The last time the contribution of the agriculture sector in GDP was at 20 per cent was in 2003-04. What is the share of agriculture in GDP of […]

Why is the Gulf of Mexico not called an ocean? So is the Gulf of Mexico an ocean? No, although many people make that mistake, as the definition of an ocean is actually somewhat vague. Both oceans and gulfs are large bodies of saltwater, but gulfs are smaller and are bordered on three sides by […]

What are the varieties of citrus grown in Guyana? Several varieties of citrus are grown in Guyana, but most growers have lost the original names. These are oranges, grapefruits, limes, tangerines or mandarins and citrus hybrids. Oranges (citrus sinensis) are a popular citrus fruit grown along the entire Atlantic Coast of Guyana. Where is Citrus […]

What is straight news format? Stories that report only the most essential information in a concise and impartial manner are referred to as straight or hard news stories. Examples of hard news stories include those about political topics and crime. How do you lead a news? How to write a lead sentence or paragraph: Top […]

Can you use any lens on a film camera? To be clear, this means that Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Leica M, and Sony/Minolta A mount lenses can all work seamlessly on your film cameras and your digital cameras without the need for an adapter. Those of you who grew up with film may […]

What date do GCSE results come out 2021? 12 August 2021 What date do GCSE results come out 2020? 20th August 2020 Will GCSE results be emailed 2021? Before GCSE results day GCSE exams have been cancelled for 2021, but if you were due to take these exams you will still be issued grades. These […]

Is eating honeycomb bad for bees? The answer is also yes. Honeycomb is nature’s great delicacy. It is perfectly safe (and delicious) to consume both the honey and the waxy hexagonal containers of the comb. Honeycomb varies in taste (just like honey) depending on the environment and which flowers the bees predominantly pollinated to produce […]

What is an elodea leaf? Elodea are herbaceous perennials that feature dark green leaves arranged in whorls of two to seven along the stem. While the thin and wiry roots can anchor the plants into soft substrate, Elodea also grows well floating. What organelles are in an elodea leaf? Some plant cells have organelles called […]

Can you wear anything under a hard hat? The bill of the baseball cap worn under a hard hat will not allow the head protection to sit level on the head, in the work position. North/Fibre Metal recommends NOT wearing a baseball hat under a hard hat. Do you need to wear a hard hat […]