Why did gas prices go up in 2005? Hurricane Katrina forced several refinery operators in the Gulf Coast, where about 40 percent of the nation’s refining capacity is located, to shutdown. Pressuring gas supplies even more were power outages that shut down two major pipelines that pump gas to key terminals and distribution centers along […]
What did Jacques Cousteau originally want to be and what changed his mind?
What did Jacques Cousteau originally want to be and what changed his mind? Jacques Cousteau originally wanted to become an aviator. When Jacques-Yves Cousteau was a young man he joined the French navy, but he never had any intention of going underwater as part of his service. What did Jacques Cousteau like doing as a […]
What antibiotic can affect your Achilles tendon?
What antibiotic can affect your Achilles tendon? However, risk factors can also come from inside the medicine cabinet: in particular, data show that a class of antibiotics, called fluoroquinolones, increases the chances that a patient can injure their Achilles tendon. What is the fastest way to heal Achilles tendonitis? Achilles Tendon Injury Treatment Rest your […]
What does IBU mean in Balinese?
What does IBU mean in Balinese? Ibu means madam or Mrs. This is an honorific title when we address women in the Indonesian language. Ibu can also mean [mother]. Some people in Indonesia call their mother with [ibu] or [bu]. What does IBU mean? International Bitterness Units scale What is MBAK? ‘Mbak’ (literally “older sister” […]
What is the best treatment for bone spurs?
What is the best treatment for bone spurs? If your bone spurs cause pain, your doctor might recommend over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve, others). How do they fix bone spurs? A bone spur repair is surgery to remove a bone spur, a bony […]
What is the traditional flower of Hawaii?
What is the traditional flower of Hawaii? yellow hibiscus Is an orchid a Hawaiian flower? The orchid is one of the most sought after flowers in Hawaii for its many wonderful traits. This medium-sized flower has the scientific name Orchidaceae and the Hawaiian name ʻokika or ʻokika honohono (Dendrobium). What is the Hawaiian white flower? […]
Where is the international dateline?
Where is the international dateline? The International Date Line, established in 1884, passes through the mid-Pacific Ocean and roughly follows a 180 degrees longitude north-south line on the Earth. It is located halfway round the world from the prime meridian—the zero degrees longitude established in Greenwich, England, in 1852. Does the international date line hit […]
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What are greenhouses good for?
What are greenhouses good for? The purpose of a greenhouse is to shield crops from excess cold or heat and unwanted pests. A greenhouse makes it possible to grow certain types of crops year round, and fruits, tobacco plants, vegetables, and flowers are what a greenhouse most commonly grows. Are green houses worth it? Is […]