Who pushed the Moors out of Spain? On January 2, 1492, King Boabdil surrendered Granada to the Spanish forces, and in 1502 the Spanish crown ordered all Muslims forcibly converted to Christianity. The next century saw a number of persecutions, and in 1609 the last Moors still adhering to Islam were expelled from Spain. Who […]
Should GMOs be allowed?
Should GMOs be allowed? Proponents of genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, say that farmers who grow these crops are able to use fewer environmentally damaging pesticides. The increased yields of GMO crops, they also argue, are essential to feeding the world’s growing population. What are the regulations for GMOs? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]
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What spice is made from crocus?
What spice is made from crocus? saffron What expensive spice comes from crocus flowers? Do all crocuses produce saffron? Saffron comes from the saffron crocus bulb (Crocus sativus), which is an autumn blooming crocus. The spice is actually the red stigmas of this crocus flower. Each flower will only produce three stigmas and each saffron […]
How did Texas gain its independence?
How did Texas gain its independence? In 1836, a small group of Texans was defeated by Mexican General Santa Anna. Remembering how badly the Texans had been defeated at the Alamo, on April 21, 1836, Houston’s army won a quick battle against the Mexican forces at San Jacinto and gained independence for Texas. Why did […]
What to do after a horse gives birth?
What to do after a horse gives birth? Foal should stand and nurse within two hours of birth. If the foal has not nursed within 3 hours, call your veterinarian. The foal may be weak and in need of assistance or medical attention. Foal should pass meconium (the first sticky, dark stool) within 12 hours […]
What is the purpose of stirrup covers?
What is the purpose of stirrup covers? Like much of our horse gear, tapaderos trace back to the Spanish explorers who brought horses to the Americas in the 16th century. The primary purpose of tapaderos is protection from cactus, brush and limbs. Since the front of the stirrup is covered, the rider’s foot cannot go […]
Does the US have military bases in Israel?
Does the US have military bases in Israel? Currently the only active foreign military installation on Israeli soil is the American AN/TPY-2 early missile warning radar station on Mt. Keren also known as the Dimona Radar Facility. It is one of the United States’ biggest War Reserves, located within Israel. Does everyone in Israel serve […]
What is DNA based computing?
What is DNA based computing? DNA computing is an emerging branch of computing which uses DNA, biochemistry, and molecular biology hardware, instead of the traditional electronic computing. Research and development in this area concerns theory, experiments, and applications of DNA computing. How does DNA computing work? How does it work? Traditional computers use a series […]
Can Chipotle gift cards be used anywhere else?
Can Chipotle gift cards be used anywhere else? You can try and use it someplace else, but it wont be accepted, and they’ll probably laugh at you. It cannot be redeemed for cash or applied as payment to any account unless required by law. It cannot be used to purchase other Chipotle gift cards- that’s […]