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How does La Nina cause flooding? “The La Niña is associated with record warm sea-surface temperatures around Australia and these would have contributed to the heavy rains.” Warmer oceans produce damper air and hence more rain. This is driven onshore by the stronger east-to-west trade winds characteristic of La Niña. How does La Nina affect […]

Did Sarah die before Isaac got married? The reasoning for that age is that Sarah, who gave birth to Isaac when she was 90, died after the binding when she was 127 years old, making Isaac around 37 at that time. According to the Book of Genesis, Abraham married Keturah after the death of his […]

Why do Fennec foxes have big ears? Why do fennec foxes have big ears? In fact, relative to body size, it has the largest ears of any member of the canid family. It uses those big ears to listen for sounds of prey in the sand. The ears also help dispel body heat to keep […]

How do they kill horses with broken legs? Though the practise seems cruel, but ‘destroying’ a racehorse is usually more humane than forcing the horse to endure the recovery. Around 150 horses are ‘destroyed’, as the racing community calls it, mostly by lethal injection, at racecourses each year, usually after sustaining badly broken legs. Can […]

What does Calciferous glands secrete? : one of a series of glands that open into the esophagus of various oligochaete worms, that secrete calcium carbonate, and that are believed to assist in adjusting the pH of the food material. Why do annelids need Calciferous glands? The segmented body parts provide important structural functions. Segmentation can […]

Does Estonia have President? The current president is Kersti Kaljulaid, elected by Parliament on 3 October 2016, becoming the first woman and youngest person ever to hold the position. Estonia is a parliamentary republic in which the president is a ceremonial figurehead with no executive power. Is tax avoidance always legal? No, tax avoidance cannot […]

How do you take care of a floppy disk? Caring properly for floppy disks NEVER, NEVER work directly from the floppy drive. ALWAYS, ALWAYS scan your floppy disks for viruses. NEVER try to remove your floppy disk whilst the drive light is on. ALWAYS keep your floppy disks in a box and at room temperature. […]

What is flour composed of? Composition of Wheat Flour Wheat flour is composed of proteins, starch, lipids, sugars and enzymes. The two most important of these components, the starch and the protein, form the “crumb” of a baked good. The crumb is a network of starch and protein interspersed with millions of tiny air bubbles. […]

Which polymer is used in track majorly in F1 car rally? Cast aluminum is commonly used in items like wheels on a car, and some engine parts like pistons. Because it is a polymer, a special lubricant and seal are not needed to keep it from grinding away at metal parts it may contact. Can […]

Is RBS Mobile Bank still open? Covid-19 notice We are resuming our Mobile Bank routes on a phased basis provided there are no changes in guidance by local governments. If you need to carry out a specific transaction that cannot be done through the mobile app or Digital Banking then you can find your nearest […]