How was the Minotaur defeated? In Crete, Minos’ daughter Ariadne fell madly in love with Theseus and helped him navigate the labyrinth. In most accounts she gave him a ball of thread, allowing him to retrace his path. According to various Classical sources and representations, Theseus killed the Minotaur with his bare hands, his club, […]
Is it better to have a small or large family?
Is it better to have a small or large family? Small families definitely have several advantages over large families. Firstly, small families can have more comfortable lives. With fewer people living under one roof, there is more space for everyone. Children in large families often have to share rooms while those in small families can […]
What can I do with plain white T shirts?
What can I do with plain white T shirts? Ten ways to transform a plain white tee into modern, stylish every day wear. Look No. T-Shirt turned dress. Look No. T-Shirt turned mini. Look No. Add button tabs to sleeves. Look No. Wrap it around – instant skirt. Look No. Metallic watercolor fabric paint. Look […]
What did pioneers cook with?
What did pioneers cook with? The first pioneers in most places ate by campfires. By necessity, foods were cooked by very simple methods. Dutch ovens, frying pans, boiling pots, and roasting spits were typically employed. What did American pioneers eat? Pioneers took most of their own food and every day the meals were pretty much […]
What happened to the Hungarian crown?
What happened to the Hungarian crown? Uniquely in Europe, most of the medieval ensemble of coronation regalia has survived. On 1 January 2000, the Holy Crown of Hungary was moved to the Hungarian Parliament Building from the Hungarian National Museum. The sceptre, orb and the coronation sword were also moved to the Parliament. Where is […]
What are the threats to the Murray River?
What are the threats to the Murray River? A new report has identified six risks that may reduce the volume of water in the rivers and streams of the Murray-Darling Basin. They are: climate change, large scale tree planting, groundwater extraction, irrigation management, farm dams and bushfires. How many species of fish are in the […]
Is a Christmas tree worm a vertebrate or invertebrate?
Is a Christmas tree worm a vertebrate or invertebrate? Christmas tree worms (Spirobranchus giganteus) are a type of polychaete, a group of segmented worms that contains over 13,000 species. And just like their cousins the “sea mice” and feather dusters, these unassuming invertebrates put on quite the eye-catching display. What is the classification of a […]
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How much does a Heisman Trophy cost?
How much does a Heisman Trophy cost? The current record price for a Heisman belongs to the trophy won by Minnesota halfback Bruce Smith in 1941 at $395,240. Has Michigan ever beat Alabama? The 2000 FedEx Orange Bowl game was a post-season college football bowl game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Alabama Crimson Tide […]
What was the agreement between us and North Korea?
What was the agreement between us and North Korea? On 12 June, there was a meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un. The Panmunjom Declaration signed during the inter-Korean summit on 27 April pledged to consent to a peace treaty to officially end the Korean War 1950-53 by the […]