Why is Fahrenheit 451 a banned book? Sometimes a few libraries will refuse to carry a certain book if they believe it is too offensive. Fahrenheit 451 was banned from a school district because it used the phrase “God damn!” The school board felt that this language was inappropriate for students to read. Does Gale […]
Which apostles were disciples of John the Baptist?
Which apostles were disciples of John the Baptist? 1 Andrew and John Andrew and John were two fisherman from Bethsaida, and likely came to know John through their work transporting fish from Jerusalem to Galilee. After hearing John the Baptist speak, Andrew and John became devoted followers of the prophet and began living with him […]
What do I do if my earring is stuck in my ear?
What do I do if my earring is stuck in my ear? Grasp the backing with a hemostat and apply posterior pressure until the anterior decorative portion becomes visible and a hemostat can be used to disengage the two pieces of the earring. Once the earring is removed, the area should be dressed with antibiotic […]
What makes Edgar Allan Poe one of the greatest American authors?
What makes Edgar Allan Poe one of the greatest American authors? Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, editor, and literary critic. He is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and suspense. He is generally considered the inventor of detective fiction. He is often credited as the architect […]
What is the difference between traditional poem and a free verse poem?
What is the difference between traditional poem and a free verse poem? With free verse poetry you refrain from using a specific pattern of rhyme or meter. With traditional poetry there is usually a specific meter, rhyme scheme, syllable count, style, or form that you have to follow. This type of poetry is usually harder […]
Is Michael Vick the fastest QB?
Is Michael Vick the fastest QB? His combine 40 remains the fastest time ever recorded by a quarterback (although, we should note that Lamar Jackson elected not to run). But 20 years later, nearing his 41st birthday, Vick’s speed is still impressive. Was Vick accurate? Michael Vick was always considered to be a running quarterback […]
What was 1930s fashion like?
What was 1930s fashion like? Smart suits were popular with crisp lines and sculptural, defined shoulders, like those in the Edward Molyneux dress from 1939 (Fig. 6). The exaggerated shoulder–on suits or dresses–was a hallmark of 1930s fashion and was created through padding, layers of fabric, or other embellishments. How did fashion change in the […]
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Why is my carburetor leaking gas on ATV?
Why is my carburetor leaking gas on ATV? Typically the problem of having your ATV leaking gas into the intake manifold is reserved to carbureted engines. When this occurs, it means the floats are stuck or you have a clogged jet. The solution to this problem is to clean the carburetor, fuel lines and supporting […]
Is Pangea a fact?
Is Pangea a fact? From about 280-230 million years ago (Late Paleozoic Era until the Late Triassic), the continent we now know as North America was continuous with Africa, South America, and Europe. They all existed as a single continent called Pangea. Why is Continental Drift rejected? This idea was quickly rejected by the scientific […]