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How many islands does Cuba have? 1,600 islands What is the smallest island in Cuba? Isla de la Juventud What is the name of the small island off Cuba’s south coast? Cayo Largo This beautiful island located to the south of the Cuba, in the Caribbean Sea, is only 175 KMS from Havana and 170 […]

How long do you wear braces for Crossbite? Metal and ceramic braces can correct a crossbite in between 6 months and 2+ years. Very mild cases can be completed in 6-8 months. Do you need braces for a Crossbite? While braces are often used to correct bite issues, you don’t necessarily need braces to correct […]

What has been done to try and stop the flow of conflict diamonds? One of the main outcomes of the social outcry against conflict diamonds was the Kimberley Process Scheme (KPS), which was established in 2003. The purpose of the KPS is to reduce “the flow of conflict diamonds – ‘rough diamonds used to finance […]

How old do you have to be to work at Marks and Spencers? 16 years old Do Marks and Spencer keep on temps? Easy to get a job with M&S as long as you pass through their online interview process. M&S has a good rep as a company, but from what I have seen they […]

What version of the Bible does the Orthodox Church use? The Orthodox Study Bible uses the New King James Version of the Bible as the basis for a fresh translation of the Septuagint text. The Septuagint is the Greek version of the Bible used by Christ, the Apostles, and the early church. Do Orthodox people […]

Is salt necessary in ice cream? No, you cannot make home made ice cream using just regular ice without salt. You need to add the salt to make the ice cold enough so the ice cream freezes. Without salt the ice cream will stay liquid. Why we put salt on ice cream containers and winter […]

What food is Ecuador famous for? Ecuador Food and Drink Cuy: Roast guinea pig. Locro: Soup of potatoes, corn, cheese and avocado. Empanadas: Corn pasties stuffed with meat, cheese or vegetables. Llapingachos: Cheesy potato cakes. Seco de chivo: Goat stew usually served on special occasions. Ceviche: Raw seafood ‘cooked’ in lime and chilli. Which foods […]

What is the wavy line over the N? As we discussed above, a squiggly dash or a squiggle above an “N” is called a tilde. The tilde is used to distinguish an “N “from an “Ñ”. In fact, this tilde above the N makes the letter “Ñ” a separate letter in the Spanish alphabet. What […]

Which glass is soluble in water? sodium silicate Is water glass waterproof? Liquid glass has proved itself not only as a waterproofing. It is used to add to cement and concrete in order to obtain new grades of solutions. Such a cement mixture with a liquid glass not only protects against moisture, but also becomes […]

When did the ichthyosaurus become extinct? 65 million years ago Is ichthyosaurus extinct? Ichthyosaurs were giant marine reptiles that resemble a dolphin with large teeth. They lived during a large part of the Mesozoic era, and appeared about 250 million years ago (Ma), slightly earlier than the dinosaurs (230 Ma); and disappeared about 90 Ma, […]