Category: Engineering

What language is diapers called couches? Etymology 1 From Old French couche, from couchier (whence couchen). What does the French word canopy mean? [ˈkænəpi ] [of bed] baldaquin m. [of throne] dais m. What is the French word for baby girl? baby: bébé; petit enfant; petit bébé; nourrisson; nouveau-né; nana; gamin; enfant; gosse; petit; moutard; […]

What is responsible for the storage of extra bile? The gallbladder is a small storage organ located inferior and posterior to the liver. Though small in size, the gallbladder plays an important role in our digestion of food. The gallbladder holds bile produced in the liver until it is needed for digesting fatty foods in […]

Why did Italians leave Italy to come to America? Italian emigration was fueled by dire poverty. Life in Southern Italy, including the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, offered landless peasants little more than hardship, exploitation, and violence. Even the soil was poor, yielding little, while malnutrition and disease were widespread. Where are Italians migrating to? […]

How do I cut out part of a picture? Click the “Crop” icon on the tool palette. Drag the Crop tool box over the part of the image you want to keep. After you highlight the bounded area, release the mouse. Click the check mark on the Options menu next to the “X” to cut […]

Can you save a gingerbread house? To save your decorated house, year after year, store it in a clean, dry, environment away from extreme heat and cold. Be sure to pack it in a pest-proof bag and box. If you chose to freeze your house, it must be sealed in an air-tight container to prevent […]

Can I take my eye prescription anywhere to get glasses? The Rule gives you the right to get your prescription from your eye doctor – whether you ask for it or not – at no extra charge. You can use the prescription to buy eyeglasses wherever they are sold – from an eye doctor, from […]

Who was the star of the first Jurassic Park? Jurassic Park (film) Jurassic Park Screenplay by Michael Crichton David Koepp Based on Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton Starring Sam Neill Laura Dern Jeff Goldblum Richard Attenborough Bob Peck Martin Ferrero BD Wong Samuel L. Jackson Wayne Knight Joseph Mazzello Ariana Richards Music by John Williams […]

What soups do not freeze well? Soups with Pasta or Grains Unfortunately, any soup with pre-boiled pasta, quinoa, or rice doesn’t tend to retain great texture through freezing, thawing, and reheating. If you want to freeze a soup that typically contains pasta or grains, wait to add that element and boil a fresh batch when […]

Who invented scissor lifts? They are commonly used for temporary maintenance purposes and to undertake construction work. Charles Larson, of the USA, first patented the scissor lift in 1963, but he did not invent it. It was invented by John W Parker of California. What is hydraulic scissor lift? The hydraulic scissor lift is the […]

What are powders made of? Talcum powder is made from talc, a mineral made up mainly of the elements magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. As a powder, it absorbs moisture well and helps cut down on friction, making it useful for keeping skin dry and helping to prevent rashes. Which powder is best? Best Face Powders- […]