What caused Truman to win the 1948 election? The Dixiecrats hoped to win enough electoral votes to force a contingent election in the House of Representatives, where they could extract concessions from either Dewey or Truman in exchange for their support. Defying these predictions, Truman won the election with 303 electoral votes to Dewey’s 189. […]
Do lions have families?
Do lions have families? Lion prides and hunting Prides are family units that may comprise anywhere from two to 40 lions—including up to to three or four males, a dozen or so females, and their young. All of a pride’s lionesses are related, and female cubs typically stay with the group as they age. How […]
When did Henri Matisse start cut-outs?
When did Henri Matisse start cut-outs? 1940s Why does gouache crack? Cracking can usually be attributed to one of two reasons when using gouache. Firstly if not enough water is used to dilute the colour, the thicker film may crack as the paint dries on the paper. Secondly, if painting in layers, the subsequent ones […]
Why do I get diarrhea after eating corn?
Why do I get diarrhea after eating corn? Corn is an especially common culprit for undigested food in stool. This is because corn has an outer shell of a compound called cellulose. Your body doesn’t contain enzymes that specifically break down cellulose. However, your body can break down the food components that are inside corn. […]
How often should dogs get groomed?
How often should dogs get groomed? We recommend brushing at least 1-3 times a week and bathing at least every 1-2 months. Any grooming should mostly be light trims around the face, ears, paws, and sanitary areas every 4-6 weeks. Typically, wire-haired dogs should not be shaved down as their coat may grow back softer […]
Are old Fisher Price toys worth money?
Do we get drinking water from the Great Lakes?
Do we get drinking water from the Great Lakes? The Great Lakes — Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario — and their connecting channels form the largest fresh surface water system on earth. The system is invaluable as the source of drinking water for more than 48 million people in the U.S. and Canada. Where […]
Is the hidden ball trick allowed?
Is the hidden ball trick allowed? The pitcher throws to the base, runner dives back to the base, and the fielder fakes a throw back to the pitcher but actually holds on to the baseball. Some fielders have hidden the ball by holding it under their arm, so that their glove is empty. However, placing […]
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What is a prairie dogs role in the ecosystem?
What is a prairie dogs role in the ecosystem? Prairie dogs play an important role in the prairie ecosystem by creating unique patches of habitat in the expansive prairies of the American West. Their daily activities change the physical characteristics of the community, which leads to increased plant and animal diversity. What ecosystem do prairie […]