Why is it called a woodchuck? They actually get their name from the Algonquin tribe of Native Americans, who originally called them “wuchak.” English settlers, in trying to use that word, likely came up with the name “woodchuck.” Depending on where you are in the country, woodchucks are also known as groundhogs, land beavers, and […]
How and why did the British government try to save the British East India Company?
How and why did the British government try to save the British East India Company? In an effort to help the financially troubled British East India Company sell 17,000,000 pounds of tea stored in England, the Tea Act rearranged excise regulations so that the company could pay the Townshend duty and still undersell its competitors. […]
Are pickles and jalapenos the same?
Are pickles and jalapenos the same? When it comes to the flavor, pickling makes jalapeños tart. Pickled jalapeños are softer than fresh jalapeños, which have a crispness similar to that of bell peppers. The difference between pickled and fresh jalapeños is like the difference between pickled and fresh sliced cucumbers. How long do homemade pickled […]
What is epidemiologic surveillance and why do we need it?
What is epidemiologic surveillance and why do we need it? Surveillance activities are a cornerstone of the public health efforts to stop the spread of HIV. Epidemiological surveillance is defined as the “ongoing systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data that are essential to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health practice” (25). […]
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What are the signs of infection after a hysterectomy?
What are the signs of infection after a hysterectomy? You have signs of infection, such as: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness. Red streaks leading from the incision. Pus draining from the incision. A fever. What causes discharge years after hysterectomy? The three most common causes are yeast overgrowth, bacterial vaginosis and an infection called […]
Who were The Untouchables in the 1920s?
Who were The Untouchables in the 1920s? Eliot Ness joined the Bureau of Prohibition in 1927, assembling a team of Prohibition enforcement personnel known as “The Untouchables” to combat the activities of gangster Al Capone. Ness’s career in law enforcement ended in 1944. Was there really an Eliot Ness? Eliot Ness (April 19, 1903 – […]
What is assembler directive explain assembler directive with proper example?
What is assembler directive explain assembler directive with proper example? Assembler directives supply data to the program and control the assembly process. Assembler directives enable you to do the following: Assemble code and data into specified sections. Assemble conditional blocks. Define global variables. What are Assembly directives? Assembler directives are directions to the assembler to […]
What causes glaciers to flow internally in plastic zone?
What causes glaciers to flow internally in plastic zone? Glaciers can slide because ice melts under pressure, resulting in a film of water at the ice-bed interface. This can facilitate decoupling and enhance fast ice flow. If the glacier bed is rough, with many bumps and obstacles, this increases melting and ice flow. This process […]