What does Despotes mean? The word despot came into English in the sixteenth century from Old French, but it traces all the way back to the Greek word despotes, meaning “master of a household, lord, absolute ruler.” The word is often used to describe someone who abuses power and oppresses others. What does the Greek […]
What causes fuel pump fuses to keep blowing?
What causes fuel pump fuses to keep blowing? Fuses are over current protection devices which means that you either have a short to ground (possibly intermittent) somewhere in the circuit or enough added resistance in the circuit that the current drawn by the pump is enough to blow the fuse. Is there a fuse for […]
How do you find the volume of a shoe box?
Where is a green sea turtles habitat?
Where is a green sea turtles habitat? Green turtles are found mainly in tropical and subtropical waters. Like other sea turtles, they migrate long distances between feeding grounds and the beaches from where they hatched. Where do turtles live in the ocean? Where do sea turtles live? Sea turtles can be found all around the […]
Can I touch my guppy?
Can I touch my guppy? touching a fish is actually pretty harmless if done properly. Will guppies follow your finger? They nibble on your fingers, but they are so small that their bites don’t hurt. Leave your hand in the tank long enough for your skin to get soft, though, and the guppies can begin […]
What were hairstyles like in ancient Egypt?
What were hairstyles like in ancient Egypt? Hairstyles varied based on age, gender, and social class As they grew older, boys would shave their heads and girls would generally wear their hair in plaits or ponytails. Men also commonly wore their hair short, either cropped behind their ears or in curls covering their ears. What […]
How do you set the timing on a Shovelhead motor?
How do you set the timing on a Shovelhead motor? How to Set the Timing on Shovelhead Points Remove the spark plugs, the timing port plug (on the left side of the engine case between the cylinders) and the timing cover (on the right side of the engine case). Place your thumb over the front-cylinder […]
Does a 96 Honda Accord have a cabin filter?
Are GCSEs harder than they used to be?
Are GCSEs harder than they used to be? The new-style GCSE exams in England are the most difficult since the end of O-levels in the 1980s, according to an independent school leader. The first results of revised GCSEs in English and maths will be published this week, with a grading system using numbers from 9 […]