What is the root word for competition?

What is the root word for competition? It derives from the Latin verb competere, meaning “to meet, come together.” Competition often involves two or more individuals or teams coming together in some kind of contest. What Greek word means competition? Greek has one word covering all forms of competition: agon. This could mean ‘war’, but […]

Why is the hawk endangered?

Why is the hawk endangered? Why Are They Endangered? The greatest factor endangering hawks is the loss of habitat. Hawks that prefer wetland habitats are also affected by the drying of wetlands due to damming. As hawks are very reclusive in their nesting practices, disturbance of nesting sites is another frequent culprit of population decline. […]

What color eyes did Laura Ingalls have?

What color eyes did Laura Ingalls have? She had blue eyes, like her father, and brown hair. What did Laura Ingalls baby die from? (Episode 918: A Child With No Name) The online encyclopedia reveals that Baby Boy Wilder died from influenza Laura contracted months before the baby’s birth. Is Laura Ingalls Wilder a real […]

What motor is in a 2004 Ford Explorer?

What motor is in a 2004 Ford Explorer? 4.0 L V64.6 L V8 How do I identify my Ford engine? Locate the ID tag under coil attaching bolts for six-cylinder and some eight-cylinder engines. The tag is a series of numbers and letters etched in and used to decipher the year, make, and model of you engine. […]

What does the Hope Diamond do?

What does the Hope Diamond do? According to the legend, a curse attends the owner of the Hope diamond, a curse that first befell the large, blue gem when it was plucked (i.e. stolen) from an idol in India—a curse that foretold bad luck and death not only for the owner of the diamond but […]

How many languages are spoken in the Caribbean islands?

How many languages are spoken in the Caribbean islands? six languages What language did Caribbean pirates speak? Most pirates originated from Britain, so most pirates spoke English. The others spoke mostly French or Spanish. I imagine there may have also been Welsh or Scottish speakers as well. What are the 3 Spanish speaking Caribbean islands? […]

When did Ebola first appear?

When did Ebola first appear? 1. History of the disease. Ebola virus disease ( EVD ) is a severe disease caused by Ebola virus, a member of the filovirus family, which occurs in humans and other primates. The disease emerged in 1976 in almost simultaneous outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ( DRC […]

Is frozen yogurt and sherbet the same thing?

Is frozen yogurt and sherbet the same thing? SORBET contains no dairy and is made with fruit and sugar. Not to be confused with… SHERBET is also fruit-based but also contains milk, which makes it creamier than sorbet. FROZEN YOGURT gets its creaminess by replacing the milk or cream used to make ice cream with […]

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