What are the benefits of leisure and health activities? reduce feelings of depression and anxiety. enhance self-esteem….Benefits for adults reduced risk of heart disease and stroke. reduced risk of developing high blood pressure. reduced blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure. prevention of some cancers. reduced risk of becoming overweight. What are […]
Why are there less fireflies now?
Why are there less fireflies now? But like bees, amphibians and butterflies, fireflies are disappearing. While the exact reason isn’t known, three main factors are suspected: Habitat loss, toxic chemicals (which tend to linger in aquatic environments where fireflies start their lives) and light pollution. Are lightning bugs becoming extinct? Not extinct Are fireflies endangered […]
How did French fries originate?
How did French fries originate? The origins can be found in Belgium, where historians claim potatoes were being fried in the late-1600s. According to Belgian lore, poor villagers living in Meuse Valley would often ate small fried fish they caught in the river. Are McDonald’s fries really potatoes? McDonald’s actually starts with real potatoes According […]
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What is the origin of name of germanium?
What is the origin of name of germanium? (The name germanium derives from the Latin word Germania [Germany] and was given to the element by Winkler.) How was germanium used in the past? Germanium played an essential role in the development of the first transistor and its usefulness as a semiconductor thus became recognized. In […]
Are eco-fees a good idea?
Are eco-fees a good idea? As part of a comprehensive product stewardship strategy, eco-fees can be a valuable tool to help increase responsible recycling. What is an eco fee? Eco-fees are used to support provincial recycling and disposal programs to keep end-of-life products out of our landfills and waterways. Eco-fees cover the collection, transportation, recycling […]
What is a telephone operator job description?
What is a telephone operator job description? A telephone operator is an employee who assists clients through transferring calls, answering questions, and providing information. Telephone operators also perform clerical duties such as typing, sorting mail, and updating directory information. What job description includes? It includes information such as job title, job location, reporting to and […]
Why are anteaters going extinct?
Why are anteaters going extinct? Sadly, giant anteaters are disappearing because of habitat destruction, hunting and road kills. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the giant anteater as vulnerable, although it is considered extinct in areas of Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Uruguay. Are Anteaters threatened? Not extinct How dangerous are anteaters? […]
Who are the 13 Moderns of Philippine art?
Who are the 13 Moderns of Philippine art? Art historians would later refer to this group as the Thirteen Moderns: Arsenio Capili, Bonifacio Cristobal, Demetrio Diego, Victorio Edades, Carlos “Botong” Francisco, Cesar Legaspi, Diosdado Lorenzo, Anita Magsaysay, Vicente Manansala, Galo Ocampo, Hernando Ocampo, Jose Pardo and Ricarte Puruganan. Who are the Filipino modernist? The 10 […]