What are the sides of the boat called? When looking forward, toward the bow of a ship, port and starboard refer to the left and right sides, respectively. What is the edge of a boat called? The gunwale (/ˈɡʌnəl/) is the top edge of the hull of a ship or boat. Why is it called […]
How does the moon affect animal behavior?
How does the moon affect animal behavior? Many pet owners will tell you that the full moon affects their pets’ behavior. Dogs, like their wolf ancestors, are known to howl at the moon when it’s full. Cats, on the other hand, tend to hide. Birds become agitated and sometimes even disoriented. Is it OK to […]
Do you have to list all authors in a citation?
Do you have to list all authors in a citation? In the in-text citation: Three to five authors: List all the authors the first time you cite the work: (Ackermann, Benjes-Small, Brainard, Smith, & Vassady, 2009). After the first time, use only the first author’s name followed by et al.: (Ackermann et al., 2009). Instead, […]
Did Turkey steal land from Armenia?
Did Turkey steal land from Armenia? Although the exact extent of confiscated property during the Armenian genocide is unknown, according to Talaat Pasha’s private documents, the chief initiator of the Tehcir Law, a total of 20,545 buildings were confiscated including 267,536 acres of land along with other parcels of agricultural and tillable lands such … […]
How much does CCL surgery cost for dogs?
How much does CCL surgery cost for dogs? Yes, it’s expensive. Without a doubt, cruciate ligament surgery is pricey. More so (maybe double or triple) if you consider the use of a board-certified surgeon (always my preferred choice). TPLO and TTO tends to go for about $2,000 to $3,000 per knee. Which ACL surgery is […]
Why did Gordon Korman write war stories?
Why did Gordon Korman write war stories? Trevor glorifies what he believes to be true about World War II because of the stories he’s heard from Jacob and because of the video games he plays. One of the reasons I called the book War Stories is that stories can reveal deeper and more complicated truths […]
Was Burnside a bad general?
Was Burnside a bad general? After his corps was badly defeated at the Battle of the Crater (1864) he went home on a leave of absence from which he was never called back to duty. Burnside’s dismal reputation is probably unfair, however. He was an innovative engineer but an unlucky general who was often made […]
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Will Diet Coke make me gain weight?
Will Diet Coke make me gain weight? Regular sodas are full of calories, 140 per can and up. Diet sodas have zero calories. So it seems logical that replacing one with the other should help you lose weight, or at least stay the same weight. But no–several studies have proved conclusively that drinking diet soda […]
What did mince pies originally contain?
What did mince pies originally contain? The early mince pie was known by several names, including “mutton pie”, “shrid pie” and “Christmas pie”. Typically its ingredients were a mixture of minced meat, suet, a range of fruits, and spices such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Which traditional mince pie ingredient is no longer included in […]