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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Is Levorphanol an opiate?
Is Levorphanol an opiate? Levorphanol is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic. How long does it take for Levorphanol to work? No pharmacokinetic studies of the absorption of IM levorphanol are available, but clinical data suggests that absorption is rapid with onset of effects within 15 to 30 minutes of administration. How long […]
What kind of food did the Native American eat?
What kind of food did the Native American eat? Pre-contact Foods and the Ancestral Diet Many Native cultures harvested corn, beans, chile, squash, wild fruits and herbs, wild greens, nuts and meats. Those foods that could be dried were stored for later use throughout the year. What did the first Native Americans eat? Besides deer, […]
Where do we go after die?
Where do we go after die? The Catholic conception of the afterlife teaches that after the body dies, the soul is judged, the righteous and free of sin enter Heaven. However, those who die in unrepented mortal sin go to hell. What really happens after you die? Limbs and joints will then begin to stiffen […]
Why is my heating unit making a loud noise?
Why is my heating unit making a loud noise? Electrical heat pump issues can make a popping or buzzing sound. A failing motor can buzz or vibrate. Also, a failing valve or solenoid may make a hissing, whooshing, or vibrating noise. If you hear any of these noises, call in the professionals immediately to prevent […]