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What is the difference between a thermoplastic and thermoset and and elastomer? Thermosets are plastics that retain their condition and shape after curing due to spatial crosslinking. Once cured, their polymers can no longer be dissolved….Plastic Materials : What is the difference between thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers? Thermoplastics Thermosets High viscosity Low viscosity What are […]

How many dogs can a musher have in the Iditarod? The athlete that races the dogs in the Iditarod race is called a Musher. The maximum number of dogs the musher can start the race with is 16. A musher must have at least 12 dogs on the starting line when the race starts. Five […]

Is scorpion a vertebrate or invertebrate? Scorpions are invertebrates but are not considered insects. Scorpions, along with ticks, mites, harvestmen and spiders, are called arachnida. Does scorpion have a backbone? Scorpion’s are also considered venomous invertebrates ( they lack a backbone). Over 1,200 species of scorpions exist worldwide and are found in almost all geographic […]

How much does it cost for an unaccompanied minor to fly? Young adults ages 15-17 can travel alone on any United- or United Express®-operated flight, or they can choose to opt in to our unaccompanied minor service. It costs $150 each way for every two children traveling using the unaccompanied minor service. How do you […]

What happened to the old Globe Theatre and his wealth? On March 8, 1978, an arson fire destroyed the landmark Old Globe Theatre. Fortunately, the administrative offices, rehearsal hall, dressing rooms, scenery and costume shops, and the Cassius Carter Centre Stage were spared from the flames. What destroyed the Globe Theatre? On 29 June 1613, […]

What key does Janis Joplin sing Bobby McGee in? This song is played in D major. What is the strum pattern for Me and Bobby McGee? The chords are G, G7, C, D, D7 for the first part. You can use G and D instead of G7 and D7 if you want to make it […]

How much oil does a 2004 Heritage Softail take? The 2004 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail is an old school cruiser style motorcycle. The crank case holds three quarts of Harley engine oil and the oil filter is located on the rear of the crank case on the oil pump. What is the best oil to use […]

Do leprechauns make shoes for fairies? Since they spend most of their time alone, the tiny green men pour all their energy into crafting shoes. While some stories attribute the leprechauns’ wealth to the fine shoes they make, others say they protect the treasure of the entire fairy world. Why are leprechauns good shoe makers? […]

Can heartburn feel like flutters? If you have GERD, you may sometimes feel tightness in your chest, but this isn’t the same as having heart palpitations. Some symptoms of GERD, such as air being trapped in the esophagus, may cause palpitations. Does heartburn pulsate? Heartburn is often a symptom of reflux disease. A pulsating sensation […]

Do underwater plants produce oxygen bubbles? Tiny bubbles rising from an underwater plant’s leaves are oxygen. In a process called photosynthesis, plants use light energy to make food and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water. Though plants do use a small amount of this oxygen, most is released as waste. How much oxygen do aquatic […]