What caused the Alps? The Alps arose as a result of the collision of the African and European tectonic plates, in which the western part of the Tethys Ocean, that was formerly in between these continents, disappeared. What type of plate interaction caused the Himalayas and Mount Everest? The Himalayan mountain chain is an example […]
What factors led to the rise of dictators and the outbreak of World War II?
What factors led to the rise of dictators and the outbreak of World War II? Dictators were able to rise to power easily during the 1930s because of the recent World War and a world-wide depression. Many people were seeking economic stability, a surplus of food, a strong leader to help them, and some national […]
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How did Canada geese get their name?
How did Canada geese get their name? Branta was a Latinised form of Old Norse Brandgás, “burnt (black) goose” and the specific epithet canadensis is a New Latin word meaning “from Canada”. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the first citation for the ‘Canada goose’ dates back to 1772. Is it a Canada goose or […]
What country made the donut?
What country made the donut? The earliest origins to the modern doughnuts are generally traced back to the olykoek (“oil(y) cake”) Dutch settlers brought with them to early New York (or New Amsterdam). Do Dunkin Donuts make their donuts in store? They don’t make the donuts in the stores because they don’t have the room. […]
Why is my iPad not working properly?
What does the Thai word pad mean?
What does the Thai word pad mean? noodle Is Pad Thai actually Thai? Pad Thai is really nothing more than a regular noodle dish, one that is not even native to Thailand. Its full name, kway teow pad Thai, hints at its possible Chinese origins; kway teow, in Chinese, refers to rice noodles. Nevertheless, the […]
What is a mixture of one or more minerals?
Who is smarter Rick or Stewie?
Who is smarter Rick or Stewie? While Stewie is more book smart, Rick has outwitted The Devil, the scientist in the microverse, and even other versions of himself. He has taken down two governments in one episode. All this makes Rick far, far smarter than Stewie. Did Brian really kill the wrong Stewie? At the […]
What can I use my HSA card to buy?
What can I use my HSA card to buy? In general, you can use your HSA to pay for any qualified medical expense. Qualified medical expenses are defined by the IRS and include medical care, vision and dental care expenses, prescription drugs, and payments for long term care services and insurance. What expenses are eligible […]