Category: Engineering

Why is BOD measured for 5 days? The standard oxidation (or incubation) test period for BOD is 5 days at 20 degrees Celsius (°C) (BOD5). The BOD5 value has been used and reported for many applications, most commonly to indicate the effects of sewage and other organic wastes on dissolved oxygen in surface waters (see […]

What is Swedish for Hygge? In Sweden, where the winters are even longer, darker and drearier, the concept is called mys (pronounced mees) — or the adjectival mysigt. “Hygge is much broader than mys,” said Malin Lindqvist, a Swedish fabric designer who moved to Denmark seven and a half years ago. How do Scandinavians deal […]

How much money do I need to get residency in Spain? If you wish to immigrate in Spain and you have sufficient income to support yourself and your dependents, you may apply for a Non-lucrative residence visa. This visa does not entitle you to work in Spain. You must have income of at least €25,560 […]

What was the nickname for the All Black 332d Fighter Group of the US Army Air Corps? the Tuskegee Airmen Why was the 332nd fighter group called the Red Tails? After this transfer, the pilots of the 332nd began flying P-51 Mustangs to escort the heavy bombers of the 15th Air Force during raids deep […]

Can Apples make a horse sick? Most people like to feed their horses with treats such as apples. However, too much of something is poisonous, and this is true for fruits. When your horse has a belly filled with apples, it is likely to cause colic, which may further lead to founder. Why is my […]

Who invented the fries? The origin story Despite its name and popularity, the French fries are not French. The origins can be found in Belgium, where historians claim potatoes were being fried in the late-1600s. According to Belgian lore, poor villagers living in Meuse Valley would often ate small fried fish they caught in the […]

Who is qualified for ALS? ALS is intended for out-of-school youth and adults who are 16 years old or older and beyond basic school age that need basic literacy skills particularly in reading, writing and simple computation. What is the basis of ALS implementation in the Philippines? The Governance ACT for Basic Education otherwise known […]

Is it expensive to fix a drive shaft? You can usually expect to pay between $320 and $750 for the average cost of the parts, while the cost of the labor is between $150 and $190. If you have a rear wheel or four wheel drive car, then the price of the broken drive shaft […]

How fast a grizzly bear can run? 35 mphMaximum, Running How long does it take a bear to run 100 yards? Yellowstone National Park: Bears A bear can run 100 yards in 6 seconds. Grizzlies often forage in open meadows. How many mph can a brown bear run? 35 mph How fast can a brown bear […]

How do I pass the nursing entrance exam? Tips for Passing Kaplan’s Nursing Entrance Exam Know What Will Be On the Exam. Knowing what’s on the Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam is probably the most important step to passing the exam. Study the Exam Material. Get the Study Guide. Take a Prep Course. Use Flashcards. Check […]