How did the donut get its hole? It’s thought that the inventor of the donut hole was a sailor on a ship in 1847 (via Wonderopolis). He didn’t like how the fried cakes the cook served were always doughy and greasy in the middle, and he decided to punch a hole in the middle of […]
Where is the orifice tube located on a 99 Chevy Silverado?
Is hydrophone a sonar?
Is hydrophone a sonar? As nouns the difference between hydrophone and sonar is that hydrophone is a transducer that converts underwater sound waves into electrical signals, rather like a microphone while sonar is (nautical) echolocation. What is hydrophone used for? A hydrophone is an underwater device that detects and records ocean sounds from all directions. […]
How much Cramping is normal early pregnancy?
How much Cramping is normal early pregnancy? Once you become pregnant, your uterus will begin to grow. As it does this, you’ll likely feel mild to moderate cramping in your lower abdomen or lower back. This may feel like pressure, stretching, or pulling. It may even be similar to your typical menstrual cramps. When does […]
Can you bleed and not be on your period?
Can you bleed and not be on your period? Spotting before your period can be caused by a variety of factors. Some of these require prompt medical treatment, while others are harmless. Any vaginal bleeding that happens when you don’t have your period is considered abnormal. You should see your doctor if you experience spotting. […]
How many Kilometres does the Great Barrier Reef stretch over?
How many Kilometres does the Great Barrier Reef stretch over? The Marine Park stretches approximately 2300 km along the coast of Queensland in north-eastern Australia – this is about the same length as the west coast of the USA from Vancouver to the Mexican border. How far does the Great Barrier Reef span? Stretching for […]
What games did the Powhatans play?
What games did the Powhatans play? Leisure activities brought Powhatan people together with games, music and dancing. Men and boys wrestled and ran foot races. Everyone participated in games, similar to soccer or field hockey [stickball]. A popular gambling game, similar to pick-up-sticks, was played with reeds. What did people do for fun in the […]
When did Austen write Lady Susan?
When did Austen write Lady Susan? 1794 Who published Lady Susan by Jane Austen? Austen appears to have left the novel untitled. This manuscript of Austen’s epistolary novel (a novel in the form of a series of letters) was first published in 1871 by her nephew James Edward Austen-Leigh in his Memoir of Jane Austen. […]
How big is a gulper eel mouth?
How big is a gulper eel mouth? About one meter What does gulper eel eat? Like pelicans (and the inspiration for gulper eels’ other name), it allows them to scoop up water into its mouth to swallow prey whole. They primarily feed on crustaceans, fish and cephalopods, but some scientists believe their wide mouth allows […]