Category: Engineering

What are Christmas Tree-Toppers called? The tippy-top position (or “crown”), on our Christmas trees invites a very special treatment. Decorative Christmas ornament tree-toppers (treetoppers or finials) have their origin in the Victorian era, when Christmas trees became popular in England. What holds a Christmas tree? Christmas tree stands What is Christmas Tree filler? Floral picks […]

How do you replace rear drum brakes? Part 1 of 4: Prepare the vehicle Materials Needed. Step 1: Loosen the lug nuts of the vehicle. Step 2: Secure the vehicle on jack stands. Step 2: Remove the brake drum. Step 3: Clean the drum brake assembly. Step 4: Inspect the brakes. Step 5: Disassemble the […]

Do chicken nuggets have preservatives? Monson stressed the reality that processed foods like chicken nuggets will most likely contain oil, salt, sugar and preservatives, so a small ingredient list with fewer preservatives and fillers is key to a better product. What food additives are used in chicken nuggets? List of additives for products from the […]

Is El Salvador a nationality? Nationality: Salvadoran(s). Ethnic Groups: mixed Indian and Spanish 90%, indigenous 1%, Caucasian 9%. Languages: Spanish. What type of government is in El Salvador? Presidential systemConstitutional republic When did El Salvador became a democracy? After the signing of peace accords in 1992, the Salvadorans have consolidated their democracy through an uninterrupted […]

Are fizzy drinks bad for the environment? Fizzy drinks do release carbon dioxide (CO2), but this pales in comparison with overall human CO2 emissions. A can of pop contains 2-3g of CO2 – a tiny proportion of the six tonnes of CO2 per year (or 17kg per day) that the average person in the UK […]

How does genetic drift contribute to evolution? Eventually, genetic drift can cause a subpopulation to become genetically distinct from its original population. Indeed, over a long period of time, genetic drift and the accumulation of other genetic changes can result in speciation, which is the evolution of a new species. Does genetic drift demonstrate evolution? […]

What is the average life expectancy of an ant? It all depends on their living conditions, but usually, their average lifespan is a couple of years. In some cases, ant queens have lived up to 15 years, and in some rare situations even up to a couple of decades. What is the longest living ant? […]

What do seals do all day? During the molting period the seals will haul out for up to 12 hours a day. Their metabolism slows down so they don’t need to eat as much. During the rest of the year, harbor seals usually haul out around 7 hours each day. What does seals like to […]

How long can someone serve on a condo board in Florida? 8 consecutive years Does Florida Sunshine Law apply to condo boards? These are the so-called “Sunshine Laws” applicable to condominium associations, although Florida’s Government in the Sunshine Law does not apply to condominium associations, and the use of the term is more in the […]

When was the first case of hypothyroidism? In 1850, the first case of hypothyroidism or myxedema was described. Less than 50 years later, effective treatment was introduced. Another 50 years later, autoimmune thyroiditis was ascertained as the most frequent cause of hypothyroidism (in areas with no iodine deficiency). When was thyroid disease first discovered? The […]