Why is it important to study El Nino? This warming of the ocean causes major changes to typical global atmospheric circulation patterns. In other words, El Niño creates a domino effect—and this often triggers or intensifies weather extremes all over the world. What are the positive effects of El Nino? Some benefits of El Niño: […]
Are all compasses magnetic?
Are all compasses magnetic? Some compasses do not use Earth’s magnetism to indicate direction. The gyrocompass, invented in the early 20th century, uses a spinning gyroscope to follow Earth’s axis of rotation to point to true north. Since magnetic north is not measured, variation is not an issue. Is a compass a permanent magnet? The […]
What are sweat bees attracted to?
What are sweat bees attracted to? Sweat bees are attracted to salt. And there is no easier and more available source of salt than human sweat. Sweat bees are great for pollinating all types and species of flowers. As soon as the weather turns warm and humid, the sweat bees emerge to begin spoiling outdoor […]
Why is my gas stove burner not lighting?
Why is my gas stove burner not lighting? Whether it’s grease buildup or food crumbs, one of the most common causes for a gas burner that has trouble igniting is debris blocking gas flow to the igniter. The fix: Begin by removing the grate covering the troubled burner. Reinstall the burner, cover and the grill, […]
Why did President Truman dismiss General MacArthur as commander of the United Nations forces in Korea?
Why did President Truman dismiss General MacArthur as commander of the United Nations forces in Korea? On April 11, 1951, President Truman officially relieved Douglas MacArthur of his command. Truman felt that his decision was just because MacArthur had overstepped his authority, defied direct orders from his superior and interfered with Truman’s hope of ending […]
Is Driving Miss Daisy based on a true story?
Is Driving Miss Daisy based on a true story? Driving Miss Daisy is based on the actual family history of the playwright, Alfred Uhry. This production by Act II Playhouse captured that domestic feeling more than any I’ve ever attended. Why did Uhry write Driving Miss Daisy? CRITICAL OVERVIEW. Driving Miss Daisy was the first […]
Where did idea come from?
Where did idea come from? History of the IDEA ⇓ On November 29, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed into law the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142), now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). When was idea founded? 1975 What is the idea Act of 1997? The Individuals with […]
Why does my car seem to be using more gas?
Why does my car seem to be using more gas? Your spark plugs are responsible for sparking combustion in your engine. If they misfire, or are working poorly, this can affect your gas mileage in a negative way. Having bad fuel injectors can cause bad mileage. This causes more fuel to be used, and will […]
Are hotdogs even American?
Are hotdogs even American? While the early history is open to interpretation, most historians agree that the American hot dog as we know it was first sold by German immigrants in New York City from pushcarts in the 1860s. They add that in 1871, a German baker named Charles Feltman opened up the first official […]
How do headphones block out sound?
How do headphones block out sound? Noise cancelling headphones monitor the sound around you, preventing the unwanted noise from ever reaching your ears. Miniature microphones in the earcups or earbuds listen to the outside noise frequencies and emit the exact opposite signal to effectively “cancel out” both sets of sounds when the soundwaves collide. What […]