How do you know the state of an element at room temperature? In the periodic table above, black squares indicate elements which are solids at room temperature (about 22ºC)*, those in blue squares are liquids at room temperature, and those in red squares are gases at room temperature. What state are most elements at room […]
Is there a Google Earth for Mars?
Is there a Google Earth for Mars? You Can Now Use Google Maps to Explore Mars and the Moon To mark Curiosity’s two-year anniversary on the Red Planet, Google Maps rolls out some extraterrestrial features. Both the moon and Mars have plenty of geographic features labeled, but for information on landings on each, you’ll have […]
Why was the First Amendment added to the Constitution?
Why was the First Amendment added to the Constitution? The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the freedom of speech, religion and the press. The amendment was adopted in 1791 along with nine other amendments that make up the Bill of Rights – a written document protecting civil liberties under U.S. law. Why the […]
Did Sir John Harington have kids?
Did Sir John Harington have kids? He and his wife had nine children that lived beyond infancy and two that died at birth. Seven of the nine children survived Harington’s own death. When did John Harrington die? Nove Who invented the first flush toilet? Ismail al-JazariJohn HaringtonJoseph Bramah Who had the first toilet? The first […]
What do you call people who can morph?
What do you call people who can morph? Therianthropy is the mythological ability of human beings to metamorphose into other animals by means of shapeshifting. The best-known form of therianthropy is found in stories of werewolves. What does morph person mean? morph verb [I or T] (CHANGE) to gradually change, or change someone or something, […]
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How do you deal with forest fires?
How do you deal with forest fires? Forest Fire Prevention Tips Obey local laws regarding open fires, including campfires; Keep all flammable objects away from fire; Have firefighting tools nearby and handy; Carefully dispose of hot charcoal; Drown all fires; Carefully extinguish smoking materials. How much federal land is burned California? More than 1.1 million […]
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Why is the 49th parallel the border?
Why is the 49th parallel the border? Oregon Treaty (1846) However, Great Britain wanted a border that followed the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean. The dispute was resolved in the Oregon Treaty of 1846, which established the 49th parallel as the boundary through the Rockies. Which agreement set the border with the US and […]