Where does Gauteng get its water from? Vaal Dam Who is responsible for safe drinking water in South Africa? Department of Water Affairs and Forestry Where does Pretoria get its water from? Interesting Information about Pretoria’s Springs At present, approximately 57 million litres of water per day is supplied to the City of Tshwane from […]
How long were horse drawn carriages used?
How long were horse drawn carriages used? The carriage era lasted only a little more than 300 years, from the late seventeenth century until the early twentieth century. For much of that time, only the very wealthiest people could afford to own and maintain their own vehicle. What is the use of horse cart? 1. […]
Can you substitute oil for butter?
Which animal contain both testes and ovaries?
Which animal contain both testes and ovaries? True hermaphroditism is when a single individual has both ovaries and testes. It’s very common among invertebrates — almost all flatworms and sponges are hermaphrodites as are most snails, all earthworms and others, too. Are nematodes bad for humans? The nematodes are not dangerous for humans, animals and […]
When did people start weaving fabrics?
When did people start weaving fabrics? 6500 BC What are the earliest known fabrics woven? A team of archaeologists and paleobiologists has discovered flax fibers that are more than 34,000 years old, making them the oldest fibers known to have been used by humans. When did humans learn to weave? 28,000-20,000 B.C. Early humans used […]
What was Octavius full name?
What was Octavius full name? Gaius Octavius Thurinus Did Nero murder Octavia? Famously known for the apocryphal story that he fiddled while Rome burned in a great fire, Nero has become one of the most infamous men who ever lived. During his rule, he murdered his own mother, Agrippina the Younger; his first wife, Octavia; […]
How is the size of galaxy measured?
How is the size of galaxy measured? Astronomers can use what are called surface brightness fluctuations (SBF, for short), along with the color of a galaxy, to calculate how far away it is from earth. Most galaxies measured in this way are millions of light years away. What unit do you use to measure the […]
How many periods are in hockey?
How many periods are in hockey? three How many innings are in hockey? A professional game consists of three periods of twenty minutes, the clock running only when the puck is in play. The teams change ends after each period of play, including overtime. What do hockey players do between periods? Every player uses the […]
Do credit card companies keep applications?
Do credit card companies keep applications? Unlike some loved ones, credit card companies don’t hold unnecessary grudges. Yes, it’s possible they have kept records on you and your old bad behavior. When you apply for a credit card or loan, the issuer will pull your credit report (a truncated version, anyway) and check your credit […]
Is the Grand Canyon bigger than Copper Canyon?
Is the Grand Canyon bigger than Copper Canyon? This canyon system is larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon in the neighboring United States, although the Grand Canyon is larger overall than any of the individual canyons of the Copper Canyon system. There are actually six separate canyons in the Copper Canyon system. How big […]