Category: Engineering

Why every year has Friday the 13th? Like Year Day, Leap Day would reside outside of any week and therefore would have no weekday name. Every month in the 13-month calendar would harbor 28 days, with each month showcasing a Friday the 13th. Is it possible to have a year without a Friday 13th? A […]

What is the muscle called that allows food to enter the stomach? sphincter What is peristalsis short answer? Peristalsis is a series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract. In the large intestine peristalsis helps water from undigested food be absorbed into the blood stream. What is peristalsis one word? : […]

Where does the body store lipids? adipose tissue What organ absorbs lipids? In the stomach fat is separated from other food substances. In the small intestines bile emulsifies fats while enzymes digest them. The intestinal cells absorb the fats. Long-chain fatty acids form a large lipoprotein structure called a chylomicron that transports fats through the […]

Can you use Miracle Whip instead of oil in a cake mix? Adding mayonnaise or Miracle Whip to a cake is an old “trick” to make your cake incredibly moist. When you use either you normally don’t have to add eggs or oil to your recipe as the Miracle Whip or mayonnaise is a substitute. […]

Can you substitute butter for oil? You can absolutely substitute butter for the vegetable oil. Use the same quantity specified in the directions (for example, if it calls for 1/3 cup of oil, use 5 1/3 tablespoons of butter). You might not ever go back to oil! What can you substitute for oil in cake […]

Are house lizards harmful to humans? The common house lizards are called house geckos. These small geckos are non-venomous and not harmful to humans. No matter how many times people say lizards are harmless, let’s face it: they’re still classified as creepy crawlies. What does the common house gecko eat? FEEDING: Carnivorous; eats live prey. […]

Are adoptive parents abusive? That Aunt was loco parentis so no different in real terms to being and adoptive mother. So in short, yes, an adoptive parent can be as equally abusive/ be an abuser of an adopted child, as much as a natural parent can be to their own child. Do parents love their […]

What does Batch picking mean? Batch Picking is a way of grouping multiple orders into small batches – typically including 8 to 16 orders – operators fill all orders in the batch at the same time, working from a consolidated pick list. In material handling lingo we call that “single order picking” with a “paper […]

What are 5 themes of geography for Michigan? In this unit students use a geographic lens to explore the state of Michigan. The unit focuses around the five major themes of geography: movement, region, human/environment interaction, location and place (Mr. Help). How do geographers use the five themes of geography? Geographers use the five themes […]

Is flexibility important in dance? Flexibility is essential for all dancers; professionals understand that flexibility is one of the most important physical aspects to becoming a great dancer. Having a good range of motion aids in making a dancer’s work appear more seamless and it can also help increase a dancer’s turn out. What is […]